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Eric Clegg <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:28:43 -0700
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Hi Steve,
I have the two shortened High-Power dipoles for 20 meters that come from the
Universal Radio wire antenna page.

I have the 12 foot and 20 foot models.

I also have the fifteen meter shortened one whose dimentions I don't remembe
at the moment.

I'm looking forward to getting back on the air. I particularly miss CW.

When I took my Extra test in the mid 1980s I was copying close to 30 words
per minute in my head.

I took the 20 word per minute test with a slate and stylus and got a perfect
score.

I've got to do a lot more listening and on the air practice to get the speed
back up again.

But I know practice will get me there.

Thanks for your helpful suggestions.

By the way, Barry at High-Power is great to deal with.

He explained to me how to shorten the physuical lengths of the shortened
dipoles by pulling a little bit of the wire on each end thru the coils.

73,

Eric
KU3I

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