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Re: Gap antennas
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Buddy Brannan <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:38:19 -0400
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I've got one of those, too. Mine has a high SWR on 15 and 12 meters. Need to find someone with an analyzer to help me adjust it I guess. The only problem is that occasionally, the counterpoise wire falls down. 

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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
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> On Mar 19, 2015, at 12:00 PM, Bob Ray <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> I have a Gap titan antenna and it is great on forty through six meters.
> Mine has a problem on 80 but that is because of a part that needs to be
> replaced.
> 
> Bob KD0BR
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Jim Gammon
> Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:04 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Gap antennas
> 
> The Gap Titan antenna does not require ground radials, so they say.  Gap
> makes a number of antennas including one that covers
> 160 meters, but it's 45 feet tall and has a capacitance hat on it.  The
> Titan is a 25 foot antenna that covers 10 through 80 meters and costs $429 I
> think.  Would be interested in feedback about Gap antennas if anyone has
> information on them.  Jim WA6EKS

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