I'll bet Tom that a compromised G5RV will be more successful than a
working screwdriver. Time will tell.
Pat, K9JAUAt 05:52 AM 8/17/2012, you wrote:
> Yeah, but Gerry, I think something is actually internally wrong with the
>screw-driver. It used to perform much better where it is now, in that I
>could at least use it on 40, 20, and 10 meters, and even 80 if I really
>worked hard at tuning it. Now, it only works on 20, and not very well at
>that.
>
>I'm going to have to tear the thing apart, and see what the story is--sounds
>like a good winter week-end project.
>
>I'm thinking the G5RV might get me at least back up and running quickly for
>the rest of the camping season.
>
>73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Gerry Learry" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 6:41 AM
>Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.
>
>
> > Hey Tom,
> >
> > Here is another antenna idea. Take the screwdriver and mount it on a
> > tripod
> > away from the RV. Then you can use a Coax jumper between the Antenna and
> > rig and maybe moving it away from the RV will help it get out.`s
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 5:33 PM
> > Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.
> >
> >
> >> Works for me too, Howard, so thanks a lot!
> >>
> >> 73 de KB8TYJ
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
> >> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >> Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 8:17 AM
> >> Subject: Re: Tuning aids, noise bridges, etc.
> >>
> >>
> >>> Tom, they are really cool! They generate noise that is nulled out when
> >>> they
> >>> see an adjustable resistence, usually 50 ohms. So when the noise
> >>> disapears
> >>> from the receiver, you have matched a 50 ohm impedence. I think of it
> >>> as
> >>> an
> >>> audible grid dip meter.
> >>> That may not be technically correct, but that image works for me.
> >>>
> >
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