Hi Lowell,
When I think of a vertical antenna I think of a kind of wip antenna such as
you have on a car. However, something much more directional seems to be a
more practical way to go. Years ago, in the 1960's when CB was king and
smoky was the bad guy a friend had an antenna that consisted of 3 vertical
parts, elements I suppose, and he could use any of the 3 as the radiating
element and the other 2 as reflectering elements. It had a very small
footprint. Yard space is very limited and I suppose I am going to have to
go to the chimney so I'm just in the thinking stage of how to get the most
bang for the buck.
Thanks for the welcome. I plan to take the exam one week from today and if
my results from taking practice exams on
www.qrz.com
is any indicator I shouldn't have any problem. I consistently score in the
eighties taking the hits for not seeing the drawings and for not memorizing
the frequency chart. But I'm rambling
73
Bob Humbert
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 6:44 PM
Subject: Re: antenna suggestions
> Hi Bob:
>
> The Butternut Antenna is a brand name.
> Butternut makes several types of antennas including the verticle I'm
> using.
> I hope that helps you, and welcome to ham radio!
> 73
> Lowell W8QIY
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Humbert" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 11:48 AM
> Subject: Re: antenna suggestions
>
>
>> Can someone please tell me what a butternut antenna is? I hear the term
>> a
>> lot, it isn't in the question pool that I am studying and I would like to
>> know more about it.
>> Thanks
>> New kid on the block
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Gary Metzler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 8:31 AM
>> Subject: Re: antenna suggestions
>>
>>
>> > Hi Lowell,
>> >
>> > Thanks for the info. That is the antenna I was thinking about. How
> does
>> > it
>> > do for local communications? Thanks again.
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> > Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 9:41 AM
>> > Subject: Re: antenna suggestions
>> >
>> >
>> >> Hi Gary:
>> >>
>> >> Well I have had great success with the Butternut 9 band verticle and
> have
>> >> even added the 160 MTR coil to it.
>> >> Of course, it is a compromise system but I have worked the world with
> it
>> > on
>> >> most bands.
>> >> 160, of course, is just local stuff.
>> >> I even worked a JA on 75 MTR ssb a year or so ago.
>> >> I should also tell you that I have 500 ft. of wire as radials just
>> > burried
>> >> in the grass of our lawn.
>> >> They run in many directions and are not cut to any particular length.
>> >> I hope this gives you some ideas.
>> >> 73 Gary, and if you have more questions, just email me.
>> >>
>> >> Lowell W8QIY
>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> From: "Gary Metzler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> >> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> >> Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 11:09 PM
>> >> Subject: antenna suggestions
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> > Hi All,
>> >> >
>> >> > Recently I lost my tower in the
>> >> > hurricanes. I would like some
>> > suggestions
>> >> > for a vertical antenna for hf use. I would like one that covers 80
> to
>> >> > 6
>> >> > meters.
>> >> > Also does anyone know where I can get moarse academy? Any help
>> >> > would
>> >> > be
>> >> > appreciated. Thanks,
>> >> > Regards, Gary Metzler
>> >> > Outta Sight Travel, Inc.
>> >> > Phone: 772-336-8747
>> >> > Fax: 772-336-8595
>> >> > E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>> >> > http://www.outtasighttravel.
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