Hi guys,
Here's some more info on the Blue Star Antennas P1 portable antenna
system. They didn't really address how tuning is effected by using a
longer whip, but that's OK. It sounds pretty straightforward otherwise.
Begin forwarded message:
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Date: February 28, 2008 4:58:43 PM EST
> To: "Buddy, KB5ELV" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: A question from Buddy, KB5ELV
>
> >
> > Blue Star Antennas
> >
> > A customer, Buddy, KB5ELV, has a question about: P1 Portable Multi-
> Band
> > Vertical Antenna System - P1-Portable.
> >
> > I have a bunch of 'em! I'm a blind ham looking for a portable
> antenna
> > that's easy to set up and tune (my aim with throwing wires over
> trees
> > isn't very good....) I plan to travel to Uraine, probably this
> summer, and
> > need something like this to take along. Does this tune like other
> manual
> > screwdriver type antennas? Also, assembly instructions aren't very
> clear:
> > does the coil go above or below the base rods, and does the 80-
> meter coil
> > go on instead of or in addition to the standard 40-10 meter one?
> Also, how
> > would using a different telescoping whip (such as one of the
> longer MFJ
> > 10-foot ones) affect tuning and operation? What about a tripod
> mount/does
> > this mount using a standard 3/8X24 mount, or what? Bottom line--I
> need an
> > easy to deploy, easy to tune (eyes-free) antenna. I do have
> audible SWR
> > meter, external or built into the KX1. Thanks!
> >
> > Here is the product link:
> >
> > http://bluestarantennas.com/sales//catalog/product_info.php?products_id=391
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Blue Star Antennas
> > http://bluestarantennas.com/sales//catalog/
> >
> > The antenna is designed to fit standard cammera tri pod 1/4-20
> using the universal mount. The base rods are standard 3/8-24
> for 75-80 meters the 60-80 coil goes below the main coil on the 2 rods
> 60 meters uses only the 60-80 coil and the whip tunes the antenna
> 10-40 meters uses the base rods and main coil
> antenna tunes very easily by just sliding the tuning ring.
>
> James
> Sales Manager
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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 746-4502 or 888-75-BUDDY
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