well,,, I did say I was skeptical about it, hi hi. if necissary I'll just go buy that remaining tw1 from andrews communications. On 24/02/2008 4:15 AM, the old scribe known as T Behler was able to impart this pearl of wisdom: > Shaun: > > I know of no Braille VSWR meter. > > 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 10:38 PM > Subject: Re: buddipole. > > >> I'm getting a home built tuner and a,,, and I am skeptical here, braille >> vswr meter. off a friend if he ever pulls his finger out. so I'll have >> at least some way of knowing what the antenna's doing. >> >> >> On 23/02/2008 12:17 PM, the old scribe known as T Behler was able to >> impart this pearl of wisdom: >>> Shaun: >>> >>> I'd say 30 feet or so should do quite well for you. >>> >>> The challenge is getting supports for that height, if you don't have >>> trees >>> to work with, but there are lots of low-profile support poles and masts >>> that >>> you could buy for relatively little money. >>> >>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]> >>> To: <[log in to unmask]> >>> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 7:58 PM >>> Subject: Re: buddipole. >>> >>> >>>> ok let's assume for a moment I'm in a restricted covenence(spelling >>>> required,) area. what would be the best hight wise to get a reasonable >>>> signal out on say, 80 or 40 meters? >>>> >>>> >>>> On 23/02/2008 11:47 AM, the old scribe known as T Behler was able to >>>> impart this pearl of wisdom: >>>>> Shaun: >>>>> >>>>> A roll of reasonable-quality copper wire can do wonders, especially if >>>>> you >>>>> can get it up high enough, so that might be your best bet in the long >>>>> run. >>>>> >>>>> Remember, you'll need something to tune the antenna with, but there are >>>>> lots >>>>> of options out there. >>>>> >>>>> Good luck, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]> >>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]> >>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 9:45 PM >>>>> Subject: Re: buddipole. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> I'm thinking of a long wire configuration. the next thing is getting >>>>>> the >>>>>> accursed thing up high enough to be of any use. if I want to be real >>>>>> stealthy I could run it along my fense which is about 5 foot off the >>>>>> ground but, that could be a problem efficiency wise. I need to find a >>>>>> happy medium where I can get the best out of my nice shiney new piece >>>>>> of >>>>>> wire and yet be able to pull it down and erect it at a moment's >>>>>> notice. >>>>>> I might even try a tak-tenna but I'm a cheap scate. so I'll settle for >>>>>> my 8 dollar roll of copper wire. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 22/02/2008 1:20 PM, the old scribe known as T Behler was able to >>>>>> impart this pearl of wisdom: >>>>>>> Shaun: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'd suggest either a long wire, if you have the room, or a G5RV. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> That way, you can get multiple bands with one antenna, especially if >>>>>>> you >>>>>>> have something to tune it with. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>> From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]> >>>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]> >>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 7:44 PM >>>>>>> Subject: Re: buddipole. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> in that case, what would you reccomend for an antenna? do bare in >>>>>>>> mind >>>>>>>> I'm on a budget. I might just have to string up a 40 m length of >>>>>>>> wire >>>>>>>> and fiddle about with a tuner to match it. I can make a dipole >>>>>>>> easily >>>>>>>> enough but I need stealth and blind friendly. and I'm well aware >>>>>>>> that >>>>>>>> the two aren't synonymous with one another.. >>>>>>>> thanks. shaun. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> __________ NOD32 2894 (20080221) Information __________ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >>>>>>> http://www.eset.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>> __________ NOD32 2897 (20080222) Information __________ >>>>> >>>>> This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >>>>> http://www.eset.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>> >>> __________ NOD32 2897 (20080222) Information __________ >>> >>> This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >>> http://www.eset.com >>> >>> >>> >> > > > __________ NOD32 2897 (20080222) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > >