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"Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:59:51 -0500
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Tom,

I think the tower question was in reference to the ocean property in 
Michigan you had for sale, not the campground!!



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 6:25 PM
Subject: Re: G5RV Update


>    Would absolutely love that, but that is a nogo, since we're talking
> about a public camp ground.
>
> I'm sure I'll figure out something.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gerry Learry" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 8:54 AM
> Subject: Re: G5RV Update
>
>
>> Can we put a tower on the property?
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 4:55 AM
>> Subject: Re: G5RV Update
>>
>>
>>>    Colin:
>>>
>>> No, you have it all wrong.
>>>
>>> I'm going for the Big Time!  Wendys claims their burgers are made from
>>> something more closely resembling real meat, and their fries are now
>>> aledgedly cooked in canola oil which is lower in saturated fats.
>>>
>>> And, if you believe that, I have some ocean front property with a great
>>> view
>>> here in Michigan that I'd be happy to sell you for a really cheap price!
>>> (grin)
>>>
>>>
>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 11:19 PM
>>> Subject: Re: G5RV Update
>>>
>>>
>>>> well, ok, but only if she goes for the double big mac and large fries 
>>>> to
>>>> make it worth it...
>>>> you did say nice restaurant didn't you? lol
>>>>
>>>> 73
>>>> Colin, V A6BKX
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>
>>>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 6:05 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: G5RV Update
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>    Or, if that doesn't work, how about dinner out at a nice 
>>>>> restaurant?
>>>>>
>>>>> I will go to any lengths to get this thing solved!
>>>>>
>>>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>> From: "Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 7:25 AM
>>>>> Subject: Re: G5RV Update
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Tom,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> With enough ice-cream cones, you should be able to get back out to 
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> RV
>>>>>> site!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Howard #3
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 5:53 AM
>>>>>> Subject: Re: G5RV Update
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> George:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I tried several barrel  connectors at different points in the feed
>>>>>>> line
>>>>>>> system ast week-end, but that made no difference.  I am not sure of
>>>>>>> their
>>>>>>> quality, but they have not failed me in other situations at the home
>>>>>>> QTH,
>>>>>>> at
>>>>>>> least so far as I can recall.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> That is a very good point, though, and I'll keep checking.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I think my first step is to make sure the antenna continues to be
>>>>>>> electrically sound, and that there is not an intermittent short
>>>>>>> somewhere
>>>>>>> as
>>>>>>> others have suggested.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Then, I'll try to put it up, see if that changes anything, and go
>>>>>>> back
>>>>>>> through the feed line system from there.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> May make for an interesting week-end project, if we get out to the 
>>>>>>> RV
>>>>>>> as
>>>>>>> planned.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>>>> From: "George" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 11:07 PM
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: G5RV Update
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>i have had trouble with barol connecters. that might be your 
>>>>>>>>problem.
>>>>>>>>you
>>>>>>>> need good ones.  not cheap ones.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>> 

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