Alright this might be a silly question, but could you use longer lengths of coax? If you had maybe 30 or 40 feet would that create any issues?
tnx
73
On Jul 17, 2012, at 10:31 AM, Jim Gammon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Jerry, when collapsed, the whip is about 25 inches long. Good
> question about the box staying outside. I wouldn't leave it out
> in rain or any extreme weather conditions for too long. The box
> is plastic and somewhat smaller then one of those MFJ dummy load
> boxes that can handle a couple hundred watts. It has a coax
> coming out of one end, and an SO-239 plug on the other. You run
> the existing coax to the bottom of the whip and connect another
> 20 foot piece from the other end of the box to your rig.
> Evidently, you can't coil the coax at least too much, because it
> acts as the counterpoise for the whip. I still haven't tried
> mine which I got last week, because of the terrible band
> conditions. At this time, 07:21 PDT today, I am kind of hearing
> the 5 and 10 MHZ WWV signals here near San Francisco. Jim WA6EKS
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gerry Leary <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:58:00 -0600
> Subject: Re: The Alpha 1 antenna?
>
> Hello Jim,
> Yes all of the threads are 3/8-24 and they will fit. Can the box
> stay
> outside? and how big is the box? Also how small does the whip
> get? Thanks.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]
> To: <[log in to unmask]
> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 8:05 AM
> Subject: Re: The Alpha 1 antenna?
>
>
> Hi, I just got one two days ago. The bands have been so bad and
> the weather here as well that I haven't tried it yet. It's
> simple. The one I got is the 13 foot version which is a
> telescopic whip consisting of seven sections, a 20 foot coax
> with
> a matchbox on one end and a coax connector on the other end that
> plugs into the bottom of the whip. The last thing included is a
> mounting bracket so you can put the whip on a mast. The
> interesting thing is that the threads on the whip also fit the
> mounting hardware that I got with the MP1 antenna so I can use
> the flat bracket and clamp to mount the Alpha 1 whip on a table
> or railing. Hope to try the antenna later today. Jim WA6EKS
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gerry Leary <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 04:53:43 -0600
> Subject: Re: The Alpha 1 antenna?
>
> Has anyone gotten one of these?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]
> To: <[log in to unmask]
> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 10:39 AM
> Subject: Re: The Alpha 1 antenna?
>
>
> Here's the link I think it was Buddy who sent it the other
> day.
> =
> https://amateurradiostore.com/index.php?main_page=3Dproduct_info
> &
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gerry Leary
> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:56 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: The Alpha 1 antenna?
>
> Where did you order it from?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]
> To: <[log in to unmask]
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 2:20 PM
> Subject: Re: The Alpha 1 antenna?
>
>
> I just ordered the 13 foot model but won't get it until next
> week
> some
> time.
> Jim WA6EKS
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Harry Brown
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 1:10 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: The Alpha 1 antenna?
>
> Buddy,
> That, is fantastic!!!! Wow!!!!
> Well, that's just tremendous. If anyone trys out this antenna,
> let =
> everybody out here know what ya think!
> That's just truely amazing.
> Trippy, ac8s
> ----- Original Message -----=20
> From: Buddy Brannan=20
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 3:05 PM
> Subject: Re: The Alpha 1 antenna?
>
>
> According to the web page I posted yesterday, this antenna will
> handle =
> a =3D
> kilowatt.=3D20
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>
>
>
> On Jun 28, 2012, at 2:51 PM, Harry Brown
> <[log in to unmask]> =
> =3D
> wrote:
>
> Hi Jim,
> It will be interesting to find out just how much power this
> antenna =
> =3D
> can =3D3D
> take.
> I wonder if it will only take 10 watts or less?
> Trippy, ac8s
> ----- Original Message -----=3D3D20
> From: Jim Gammon=3D3D20
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 10:46 PM
> Subject: Re: The Alpha 1 antenna?
> =3D20
> =3D20
> Hi Danny, The matchbox is included with 20 feet of coax that =
> you=3D3D20
> attach of the bottom of the whip. Then you nethe an =
> additional=3D3D20
> 20 or 25 feet of coax to go from the matchbox to your rig.
> =3D3D20
> Evidently, there is no tuning involved like sliding coils etc.
> =
> =3D3D20
> The whip is 13 feet long but I understand they make
> other=3D3D20
> versions with longer whips. The one I am talking about,
> The=3D3D20
> Alpha 1, can handle a 45 MPH wind load, so I guess you
> could=3D3D20
> manually retract it if the wind came up. The place is in MO.
> =
> =3D3D20
> and the number is 888 482-3249 for the Alpha 1 antenna. =
> Jim=3D3D20
> WA6EKS
> =3D20
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dan B Dyer Jr,/Danny" <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:17:08 -0400
> Subject: Re: The Alpha 1 antenna?
> =3D20
> Hi Jim, thanks for the note. Never heard of that antenna, =
> but=3D3D20
> wonder if the
> match box mentioned is with it, and or if whatever mast =
> necessary=3D3D20
> is also
> included? I'll see if I can find it on the net. Thanks,
> Danny.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]
> To: <[log in to unmask]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 10:02 PM
> Subject: The Alpha 1 antenna?
> =3D20
> =3D20
> Hi Danny, have you ever heard of the Alpha 1 antenna? It's a
> 13
> foot telescopic whip that you mount on a mast, no radials
> required, just a 20 foot run of coax from the antenna to a
> matchbox, then another short run from the matchbox to the rig.
> It's on sale for $99 this month from somewhere in Kentucky, I
> think called the Radio Mart. Normally sells for $199 and is
> supposed to be good from 75 meters through 6. Sounds too =
> good=3D3D20
> to
> be true but a local friend of mine got one and is trying it
> out.
> I've talked to him but don't have much information yet. Jem
> WA6EKS
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