Hey Tell us a little more about this Antenna.  How tall is it?  Does it use 
radials?  WB6IVF
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From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 7:40 AM
Subject: Antenna Choice


> Hi all:=20
>
> Well I've made up my mind on my antenna selection and its going to be =
> the DX Engineering Thunder Bolt 160/10m Multi band vertical.=20
> I think this would be a pretty good all around antenna and some what =
> maintenance free, unless a big wind storm is forecast with 80MPH plus =
> winds and we don't get many of those.=20
> Igor, which was one of the worst storms to hit NL in recorded history, =
> only gusted at 135KM at my station's qth. The Thunder Bolt is also an =
> antenna that me and my XYL could assemble and I could lower it to check =
> the connections every few months or so, won't have to bother Club =
> members! (HIHI)=20
> I also won't have to have the hassle of lowering a heavy tower to titan =
> up sections using significant man or ATV winch power. As for the =
> performance, no, it isn't a 3 element mono band beam on 20 to 10M but it =
> does play well for the low bands, which is what I'm aiming for.=20
> I'd like to be able to work an occasional VK or JA on 80/30M.=20
> Now for the tape question:=20
> What's a good maker of liquid tape I can look for? Will have to weather =
> proof both the soldered radial connections and Coax connection to the =
> Unon balun. The club friend of mine generally supplied that stuff but I =
> will want to get my own this time.=20
>
> 73:=20
>
> Michael De VO1RYN=20
>
> P S=20
> Hope to be back on the air in a few months or so.=20
> Will have to wait for the snow to go and the ground to soften! LOL=20