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Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:52:04 -0400
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    Darn:  I sure missed that joke, didn't I?

Chalk it up to a very very long day at work, and a fried brain to boot.

But, tomorrow is Friday!

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 7:59 PM
Subject: Re: G5RV Update


> 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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