It depends on what you are wanting.  If your interest is on fm 
repeaters, where are your closest repeaters.  A mobile mag mount might 
get you by or perhaps a nice dual band vertical on a post in the back 
yard.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Sun, 1 Nov 2015, Wayne Genz wrote:

> Good morning Pat, Thanks for the email, unfortunately I can't put anything
> on my roof. The corporation would have a stroke.where are you from. I'm un
> NJ.s
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of John Miller
> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 9:40 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: hello
>
> 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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