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Thank you, tom.Like I said I am naive to radio equipment. I need all the 
suggestions I can get. sk
Carmela
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: Hello


> Carmella:
>
> Keep in mind that what Linda is referring to will not work for HF.
>
> For that, I think your best bet would be some sort of a low-profile wire
> dipole, although I'm sure others will have additional ideas.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Carmela Morrison
> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 4:29 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Hello
>
>    Hi Linda,
> I am helpless about knowledge of radio equipment. We live in an apartment
> with a little patio and I don't think the neighbors like to see two rabbit
> ears about 20 inches long pointing to Southeast and southwest. What you
> described sound exactly  what I need.  I tell my husband to look further.
> 73 Carmela Morrison
> wd9hfd
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Linda C. Knight" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 3:23 PM
> Subject: Re: Hello
>
>
>> Dear carmela,
>>
>> I would like to welcome you to the list and introduce myself.
>>
>> I am Linda Knight and I've been a ham operator for a bit over 2 years and
>> studying for my General.
>>
>> I live in a condo and we can't have an antenna outside so I got the
>> following from universal radio out of ohio.
>> Hustler MX-270
>>
>> The  Hustler MX-270 is a quality 2 meter and 440 MHz  mobile antenna
>> providing 2.4/4.0 dB gain.  It covers 144-148 and 440-450 MHz.  The 
>> MX-270
>> features
>> a low-loss 50 ohm NMO type magnetic mount.  This antenna can handle up to
>> 100 watts.  Coax cable to a PL-259 plug is supplied.
>>
>> I have this antenna in my kitchen hooked to an additional link of coaxial
>> cable. The mag mount is sitting on a cookie sheet.
>>
>> I have a Kenwood TMV71A dual band radio with power supply.
>>
>> I get great reception on both 2 meter and 440.
>>
>> Welcome and I hope to get to know you!
>>
>> I am in new port richey fl.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hugs and 73
>> Linda C. Knight & shirley
>> Ham Radio Operator CallSign: kk4hrg
>> Please note email:
>> [log in to unmask] 

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