Pat and others,
Thanks to all of you for the comments on the G5RV. I was excited about it
but now, thanks to comments on this list, I've been reading about the
Carolina Windom. I need to take a few measurements to some strategic trees
this weekend but think I have enough room for a Windom here at the home QTH.
It looks like it gets better reviews than the G5RV.
At TSE, we have a multi-band dipole of some sort but I'm not sure what it
is. I will have to go find out.
I'm putting up an HF antenna here at home because of a new interest in
software defined radio (SDR) after this year's trip to Dayton. I've been
looking into text-based, non-GUI interfaces to SDR that would be screen
reader friendly. If anyone else has done anything with SDR (Softrock40 or
flex radio) let me know and we can share findings.
73,
Jim, KY2D
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pat Byrne" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 8:36 PM
Subject: Re: Alpha Delta DXCC VS. B and W D-90?
Jim,
I used a G5RV in two locations. At the first, the antenna was set up
in an inverted V format; center was about 45 feet, off the side of my
tower, and the ends down to about ten feet off the ground. The
antenna worked great on forty and was decent on the other bands. I
really had a good time with it.
At the next location, it was meant to be temporary and was perhaps
ten feet above ground at the center, higher at the ends. It worked
but wasn't any kind of an outstanding performer!!
We moved a year or so ago and I have plans to put up a Carolina
Windom. I used the Windom at Field Day a number of years ago, on
forty, and was really pleased with the result. So hopefully, when my
promised help finally materializes, I will give the Windom a good shakeout.
What antenna is used at TSE? I ran the station one Saturday
afternoon but the bands were so awful I couldn't really judge how
well the antenna worked. I did work someone on twenty from one of
the Dakotas, something I can't do here from near Chicago!!
Hope this helps.
Pat, K9JAUAt 09:48 PM 6/29/2009, you wrote:
>With all this talk of Alpha Delta dipoles, what about the G5RV all-band
>dipoles? Has anyone used one of them? I don't have one now but am
>considering putting up a G5RV for 80 through 10.
>
>73,
>Jim
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 10:09 AM
>Subject: Alpha Delta DXCC VS. B and W D-90?
>
>
>Hello, all.
>
>Well, as you know, I'm in the midst of preparing for our move out to
>Colorado, and am doing antenna shopping when I have a few moments between
>packing, etc.
>
>I will be leaving my antenna farm here in Michigan, and moving to a small
>ranch home with a rather small back yard that does have some trees for a
>wire antenna. Fortunately, the landlord we'll be renting from has no
>problems with my putting up at least some minimal antennas.
>
>For vhf/uhf, I think I'll be going with the Diamond X200A. That antenna
>has
>performed very well at several County EOC's in my area here in Michigan, so
>I think I'll just go with that out there.
>
>As for HF, though, I'm in a bit of a quandry. ... Some have suggested the
>B
>and W d-90 folded dipole. We actually have one of those up at a County EOC
>in our area, and it always seemed to perform rather well. However, if you
>look at e-ham reviews, the picture isn't that optimistic. The antenna
>simply doesn't get the greatest reviews--I'd call them mediocre at best.
>And, the antenna is quite pricy.
>
>Someone in my local club here suggested that I take a look at the Alpha
>Delta DXCC multi-band dipole. The e-ham reviews are much better for that
>model, and the price is more affordable. So, I need to tap into the wisdom
>out there for any opinions/recommendations.
>
>Keep in mind that in my new housing situation, my space will be very
>limited, and to get an 80-90-foot dipole put up may be a task, but I think
>it can be done with a little creativity.
>
>Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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