I live in a house where I can do prety much whatever I want, but could end up moving soon depending on what happens with jobs so I want to be flexible where antennas are concerned. As to what I can afford, I can potentially save up for whatever, but would really like to know what the cheapest options are. Anything that gets me on more bands than my 2m/440 HT is an improvement at this point.
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On Mar 7, 2013, at 14:00, "Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Karl,
>
> Welcome to the list.
>
> First, what is your housing arrangement? Do you live in an apartment, condo
> or do you live in a house either rental or your own?
>
> The answer to this question will determine your antenna possibilities.
>
> Also, in order for us to give you any recommendations as to an HF radio, we
> will need to know how much money you have to spend for radio and antenna
> combined.
>
> Answer these and we will go from there.
>
> Howard Thomas, W A 9 Y B W, Springfield, Illinois
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Karl Belannger" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 12:00 PM
> Subject: HF operation on the cheap
>
>
>> Hi,
>> Before I get into what i'm looking for, I r1lize I may be vague on a few
>> thi=
>> ngs, but that's only because I either don't know what options I have or
>> don'=
>> t care about that particular point. I'm planning on getting my general
>> licen=
>> se rather soon, so I'm looking for some hf rig recommendations. I'm
>> looking f=
>> or a rig that przvides at least basic accessibility, an antenna(s) that
>> don'=
>> t require permanent installation, and to do it as cheaply as possible. I
>> rea=
>> lize that I'm not going to get a ton of power out of what I'm looking for,
>> a=
>> nd I'll probably need to make some decisions requiring bands. As for mode,
>> I=
>> 'm looking for the various voice modes.
>> On the antenna side, the one that looks most like what I want is the MP1
>> ant=
>> enna. Does anyone have experience with this antenna? Are there any other
>> goo=
>> d ones that are similarly portable/relocatable?=20
>> Any help and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
>> Karl
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone=
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