Thanks, Tom, and the other fella for answering my question. Something to
look into. Doug
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Behler
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 6:54 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: My HF Rig Arrived
Doug:
You could close the screen on the panel if you'd like.
The important thing is to somehow keep the panel in place, with the inside
and outside connections on either side.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Doug and Sheilla Emerson
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 8:44 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: My HF Rig Arrived
I have a question about those mfj attenna connection panels. Do you have to
remove thewindow screen in order to install it? Thanks and 73. Doug
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Behler
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 5:28 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: My HF Rig Arrived
Steve:
I bought one of those MFJ antenna connection panels that you cut to fit the
size of your shack window, and that contains a variety of antenna
connectors.
In fact, I still use that panel today here at our house in Michigan.
It was well worth the money, in my view.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Steve
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 4:34 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: My HF Rig Arrived
Ok? No holes in the house? How do you get the cable in? I know when I did
that years ago, I took out a basement window and made a wooden plywood piece
to fit in its place. I had a metal plate on it when I had a coaxial barrel
connector for the antenna. The part I had to be careful about was the hole
where the rotor control cable went through to make sure I didn't cut one of
the inner wires.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2014 10:12 PM
Subject: Re: My HF Rig Arrived
> Mark:
>
> When I was out in Colorado from 2009-2010, we rented a house from a
> woman whose brother had been a ham.
>
> Talk about a stroke of luck!
>
> Anyway, if I remember correctly, we put up my Alpha Delta DXCC out
> there with no drilling of holes in the house. We attached the ends of
> the antenna to available trees and a fence post, and just let the
> center hang between the ends.
>
> The antenna was not that high, but it did work, as those who were
> involved in the inaugural sessions of our 20-meter net and 40-meter
> round table will verify.
>
> So, with a little creativity, I think you can preserve marital bliss,
> and get on the air.
>
> And, who knows, maybe as a result, you will be able to interest your
> XYL in this great hobby of ours.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Mark Torgerson
> Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2014 9:57 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: My HF Rig Arrived
>
> Hi Tom and the group:
>
> One thing that I know would be helpful is if you could say a few
> prayers for my wife. I have the most wonderful wife in the world. She
> is not a ham, and she is trying to understand this crazy hobby her
> husband is in to. I feel sorry for her. She is very kind, and wants to
> know how I am going to mount an antenna. Personally, it seems to me
> that avoiding drilling holes in the house, may add to marital bliss.
> You know, my WF is a gift from God. I really treasure her. Even more
> than ham radio if it came to that. I do believe I will have some
> version of radio though. Smile.
>
> God bless,
> Mark
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