Definitely, I make darn sure before I do any of that I know exactly where
the power lines are and I avoid anywhere near that area.
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Simpson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2008 10:48 AM
Subject: Re: G5RV VS Windom
> It's also important to know if there are any power lines around. They
> could ruin your day.
>
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Fred Adams
> Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2008 7:04 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: G5RV VS Windom
>
>
> I put up all of my wire antennas and small verticals. Anything larger
> than
> that I get someone that can see. I try to always check things out so I
> am
> sure what I am doing first. I try to get a sighted person to look
> around
> for tree limbs and other things that I might not be aware of that an
> antenna
> could hang up on. Wire antennas usually are fairly simple to put up if
> you
> have clearence and can get the center high enough. I try to check if
> there
> is anything that the antenna migh couple with.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2008 1:19 AM
> Subject: Re: G5RV VS Windom
>
>
>> why not a sky wire then?
>> that is also an option.
>> incidentally, while I'm here, do you fellow blind hams have any hassle
>
>> raising your own antennas or do you decide that someone with a pair of
>
>> eyes can do it instead? thanks in advance.
>>
>> Shaun,
>> vk2fese,
>> web sites:
>> http://www.myspace.com/blindmanshaunoliver
>> http://blindman.homelinux.org/~blindman/
>> skype: brailledude
>>
>>
>> On 24/08/2008 4:26 AM, the old scribe known as T Behler was able to
>> impart this pearl of wisdom:
>>> Shaun:
>>>
>>> Space is not an issue for me, which is part of the reason I am
>>> mulling
>>> over
>>> these various options.
>>>
>>> Just trying to get the best value and the most useful antenna
>>> possible.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 9:04 AM
>>> Subject: Re: G5RV VS Windom
>>>
>>>
>>>> you could always make up a g5rv junior if you're stuck for space, 26
>
>>>> feet a side and 5 meters of ladder line fed into any length of coax
>>>> then you use your favourite tuner to tune it for whatever band you
>>>> want to work.
>>>>
>>>> Shaun,
>>>> vk2fese,
>>>> web sites:
>>>> http://www.myspace.com/blindmanshaunoliver
>>>> http://blindman.homelinux.org/~blindman/
>>>> skype: brailledude
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 23/08/2008 10:07 PM, the old scribe known as Richard Scott was
>>>> able to impart this pearl of wisdom:
>>>>> Hey Tom,
>>>>>
>>>>> Personally, if I had to choose between the two, it would be the
>>>>> "G5RV". I have never used the one you described, but have used one
>>>>> in a situation
>>>>> where I was waiting on some help to put up a Double Bazooka. I
> have no
>>>>> experience with the Carolina Windom, have listened to fellows
>>>>> discussing
>>>>> the
>>>>> pros and cons of it to various kinds of Dipoles and most of the
> time it
>>>>> did
>>>>> not
>>>>> get good reviews.
>>>>> My personal choice is the Double Bazooka, however I am not
> cramped
>>>>> for
>>>>> space. I do not know your situation in that regard.
>>>>>
>>>>> K F 5 U B Richard
>>>>>
>>>>>
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