My 13 element 2 meter beam is on a cheap $15 TV antenna tripod on my roof
and works just perfect. UHF/VHF beams are very light, even that I can pick
up on one finger when it was on the ground and I was rebuilding it.
-----Original Message-----
From: Pat Byrne
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 8:08 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: hello
Wayne,
I see from the WM7D callsign database that you are a Technician. If
you plan to operate VHF and/or UHF, your antenna mounting efforts
might be easier. A tripod mounted on the roof would easily support a
rototator mast and Yagi. Certainly less expensive but remember to
get the best coaxial cable you can comfortably afford. Signal loss
in inexpensive coax on VHF and UHF can sure be disappointing. Years
ago I bought Radio Shack coax for a two meter beam and was pretty
okay with it. A friend came by and gave me so much hell about the
coax that I broke down and bought a more reputable brand and it was a
whole different ballgame. I was pretty P O ed about the whole thing
and threw the original coax away!
Pat, K9JAU At 06:50 PM 10/31/2015, you wrote:
>Hello Pat, yes this was a great help. I can now talk with my corporation
>manager intelligently about what I want to do. I hope more people chime in,
>any and all info is appreciated. 73 Wayne kd2jpq
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>On Behalf Of Pat Byrne
>Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 6:15 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: hello
>
>Towers come in all flavors. The one I have experience with was an U S
>Tower
>which came in ten foot sections. Mine had a base section which went in to
>a
>concrete base in the ground and then five ten foot sections above that, but
>a person could use as few or as many sections as they wanted. At the top
>my
>rotator mounted in to the center of the triangle formed by the three sides
>of the tower, then the rotator with a mastt on its top and the antenna on
>the mast. I had a bracket on the mast where it passed the eave on the
>house
>and the bracket held the tower in place at that point. I needed no guy
>wires on that installation.
>I believe that Rohn tower comes in eight foot sections but I would need
>someone using that style to check me on that.
>There are telescopic masts in various lengths and there are tripods that
>could either be ground mounted and a mast coming out of the center or roof
>mounged with the same mast out the top.
>There are a load of ways to go with this Wayne. I'm sure others on the
>list
>will address your questions.
>Hope this helps.
>Pat, K9JAUAt 02:53 PM 10/31/2015, you wrote:
> >Hello Pat, The info is good, but what is the shortest tower, the place
> >I live in is about 20 feet high. The manager of the corporation is
> >kinda funny, hot and cold.
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: For blind ham radio operators
> >[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> >On Behalf Of Pat Byrne
> >Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 3:35 PM
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Re: hello
> >
> >Wayne,
> >A Yagi antenna is tried and true and would do a good job for you.
> >Ideally the antenna would be several feet above any buildings and as
> >far in the clear from trees and other obstacles as possible. And, the
> >feed line should be good quality coax. That should be good for starters.
> >Hope this helps.
> >Pat, K9JAUAt 02:30 PM 10/31/2015, you wrote:
> > >Hello Tom, I do not have a lot of money, I for all practical purposes
> > >I have no vision. Need the VGS chip.
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: For blind ham radio operators
> > >[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > >On Behalf Of Howard, W A 9 Y B W
> > >Sent: Friday, October 30, 2015 9:00 PM
> > >To: [log in to unmask]
> > >Subject: Re: hello
> > >
> > >Hi Wayne,
> > >
> > >Welcome to this great list. Occasionally, some of us get a little
> > >cantankerous but that usually blows over in a short time.
> > >
> > >This is Howard Thomas, W A 9 Y B W, located in Springfield, Illinois.
> > >I've been licensed since 1968.
> > >
> > >Before we can give you much guidance on a rig, we need to know a
> > >little about what you can afford and if you have enough usable vision
> > >to read the radio controls and display or not.
> > >Do you live in a house with a yard where you can put up antennas or
> > >you in an apartment or condo where you will be severely limited on
> > >antenna
> >options.
> > >
> > >Look forward to your feedback.
> > >
> > >73
> > >
> > >Howard #3
> > >
> > >p.s. I am referred to as Howard #3 since there are two other Howards
> > >on this list.
> > >
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: "Wayne Genz" <[log in to unmask]>
> > >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > >Sent: Friday, October 30, 2015 6:16 PM
> > >Subject: hello
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hello all, my name is Wayne Genz. I live in NNew Jersey. I'm new
> > > > to the list and am a recent licensee. I have about 2 years
> > > > background in electronics.I served in the Navy for 5 years. I am
> > > > looking for some equipment, I need it tobe able to handle all of
> > > > the wave lengths. This is because I am looking to join the AF MARS
> > > > operations. I was told I could learn a lot from you guys.
> > > > Lookforward to talking to youall.
> > >
> > >
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