I've got the same problems.  Have been unable to get help since last May.  I
think I'll get it done myself but won't be able to phase an array because of
soldering requirements.

Tom


Tom Brennan  KD5VIJ, CCC-A/SLP
web page http://titan.sfasu.edu/~g_brennantg/sonicpage.html

On Mon, 25 Feb 2008, Richard Fiorello wrote:

> Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:40:48 -0500
> From: Richard Fiorello <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: antennas possibly off topic
>
> Hi;
> While I'm thinking about spring, someone mentioned that they paid someone to
> put up their 2 meter antenna.  I'm wondering if anyone has found any good
> ideas for getting competent antenna help?  I'm not really active in my
> "local" club and there isn't lots of uhf/vhf activity although it could just
> be my timing.
> A few years ago when I put up my last r8 I sent e-mails to area clubs asking
> for help.  That turned out to be not such a good idea.  I got an eager
> volunteer but eventually discovered that he was a newer ham and nobody else
> in the club wanted to help him with this little project.
> Unfortunately I said "yes" to the first offer and later discovered that
> another club was considering making me a club project.  Not sure if I want
> to be a club project.  Somehow this shouldn't be quite so complicated.  Once
> upon a time we had a local radio store and for a not to unreasonable fee the
> owner would put up most anything.  Unfortunately those days are long gone.
> Not complaining just looking for constructive suggestions.
> Richard
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