No problem, Gerry.
Am now in the unpacking process, and also am trying to work out some
arrangements for antenna help.
Will hopefully be back on the air within a few weeks, and will really enjoy
being part of the Cross-country Blind Ops Net again.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerry Leary" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: wire antenna basics
Hey tom,
Thanks for writing us. I really am glad you made it. Gerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 6:15 AM
Subject: Re: wire antenna basics
> Richard and all:
>
> Am writing to you from the Michigan QTH.
>
> Just got here late last evening, but the house is empty, and our stuff
> will
> not arrive from the movers till Tuesday or Wednesday.
>
> So, lots of settling in and adjusting to do here.
>
> Regarding the antenna situation, my first goal will be to get the Alpha
> Delta DXCC up, but I also want something that will do better than the DXCC
> on 80, and that will work on 160, since I have never operated on that band
> throughout my ham career.
>
> Am leaning right now toward the Carolina Windom 160 that is made by
> radioworks. It is 265 feet long, but can be put up in a number of
> configurations such as a flat top, an inverted Vee, and inverted U. There
> are also ways to put it up as an off-center fed system.
>
> www.radioworks.com
>
>
> Have heard and read lots of good things about this antenna, and do need
> something that will readily stand up to the rough northern Michigan
> winters.
>
> Have not totally made the decision yet, but am leaning in that direction.
>
> I have already gotten offers of help putting things up, but have to get
> settled in other ways first.
>
> Will keep everyone posted.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 10:21 PM
> Subject: wire antenna basics
>
>
> Hi everyone;
> I was away for a few days and didn't think it was long enough to get =
> into nomail. I have had a few chuckles over the wire antenna discussion =
> but there are a few very very basic questions that I'm curious about.
> Firstly, what is an acceptable swr? At one time it seemed like anything =
> much over 2/1 was unacceptable. Others use a tuner and could care as =
> long as the tuner can deal with it.
> Secondly, what is a reasonable height for both the center and the ends =
> of the wire? Now we would love the center about 60 feet but assuming =
> that doesn't have a tower then what?
> Thirdly we have talked about lots of supports from bvc pipe to wood. We =
> haven't discussed how this monster is mounted?
> My first support back when I had space was a 24 foot flag pool which had =
> a mount that was cemented in the ground and the pole swiveled up on one =
> bolt and was secured by the second. It was basically 8 feet of 2 & 1/2 =
> pipe 8 feet of 2 inch pipe and 8 feet of 1 & 1/2 inch pipe. Greedy =
> here added another 8 feet of 2 & 1/2 inch pipe at the bottom which gave =
> me 32 feet but it was a beast to raise and lower.
> Also, what about the ends? Trees are the obvious solution but if there =
> aren't any available then what?
> As for your situation Tom, if you can get your dxcc up and running I =
> suspect that will more than meet your needs.
> Richard
>
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