Colin:
You are correct here. However, unless you have an auto-tuner of some kind
that can help, the settings have to be changed for each band, so far as I
know. I have used the antenna on several bands, though, with the help of an
auto-tuner. Not the best arrangement, to be sure, but it does beat having
to change configurations every time when switching to another band.
Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 9:37 PM
Subject: Re: buddy ppole
> tom:
> yes, that clears up what i was wondering about the antenna.
> The buddy pole.com web site gives some specs but no really detailed specs
on
> the antenna...i get the impression that you have to change out coils or at
> least, move the tap when using the antenna for different bans.
> I think, though, perhaps it would work on maybe 2-3 bands at a time
without
> having to change the tap position?
> Reminds me a bit of a mobile antenna with the coils you can change on the
> road for different bands.
> Regards
> Colin
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 6:49 PM
> Subject: Re: buddy ppole
>
>
> > Colin:
> >
> > The instructions for using the buddipole on various bands are given in
> color
> > codes, and they correspond with certain colors on the coils. The way to
> get
> > around that is to count grooves in the coils so you know where to put
the
> > taps. This can be done, but the instructions have to be re-worked to
> > communicate the needed setting information.
> >
> > I will point out, though, that Budd (W3FF) is very sensitive to this
> > concern, and has written up some instructions to get us in the ballpark
> for
> > the various settings.
> >
> > He also has talked about the possibility of making a different type of
> coil
> > and tap arrangement for us to use.
> >
> > I hope this helps a little.
> >
> > The Buddipole is a great antenna system, that we can use with a bit if
> > inginuity and patience.
> >
> > Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 8:45 AM
> > Subject: buddy ppole
> >
> >
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> > > what is it about the buddy pole antenna that makes it specifically =
> > > non-accessible?
> > > Im just curious, it looks like a great antenna for small backyards and
=
> > > close confines without the long lengths needed for most dipoles.=20
> > > Just wondering about which parts arent that easy for a blind operater
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> > > use?
> > > Regards
> > > Colin
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