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Pat Byrne <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:58:09 -0500
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That's the sawdust with no cholesterol, the sawdust that will add 
forty years to your life?!
PatAt 06:43 PM 8/23/2012, you wrote:
>     Well, I think so;  er, at least, that's what they tell me!
>
>Perhaps it's like the claim of that miracle antenna that will cover
>everything from DC to daylight, and let you operate on any band with an SWR
>of no greater than 1.5 to 1 anywhere!  (grin)
>
>Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 4:34 PM
>Subject: Re: G5RV Update
>
>
> > you mean their burgers at Wendie's are more than pressed sawdust?  You
> > know
> > when it's real lol.
> > Hey, we do what we must to keep the willing eyes willing right? lol
> >
> > 73
> > Colin, V A6BKX
> > ----- 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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