Thanks Frederick, Do you know where I could find more info on this.  I just 
want to get on 17 meters for a little rag chewing.  I also want something I 
can put up  myself as it cost a fortune to get anything done here, 
especially on a tower.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frederick" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 11:20 AM
Subject: Re: [BLIND-HAMS] HF VERTICAL ANTENNA


> Hi FRED W4HC,
>
> Personally, I think I would buy one of those mounts that creates a dipole 
> out of two ham stick mobile antennas. Yes, the Q. may not be as good as a 
> regular dipole but you can set it vertical or horizontal. Also, you can 
> mount it on a rotor. I believe two ham sticks plus the dipole adaptor are 
> less than $60.
>
> Just a thought.
>
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "w4hc" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 6:03 AM
> Subject: HF VERTICAL ANTENNA
>
>
>> Would any of you guys happen to know a lightweight vertical antenna that
>> would get me on 17 meters.  I can no longer climb the tower and handle
>> anything large as my arms are no longer strong enough.  I believe I could
>> practice on the groung first with something lightweight and then climb 
>> and
>> put it up..  I do not have room for another dipole or I would put up a
>> dipole for 17 meters.  I would appreciate any info on this.
>>
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>> FRED W4HC
>>
>>
>