Go for it. List away. If it’s a Icom 706 Mk2G for $50, I’ll take it!
Mike Hardwick N5VCX > On Aug 17, 2023, at 12:17 PM, Rick Fosburgh via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > > Hi > > > I am doing a bit of Marie Kondo in my shack and am wondering if ok to list an > item here? > > Trying to “bring joy” to my space and possibly another ham. 😊 > > Thanks > > Rick KE5DI > > > > Sent from my iPhone > >>> On Aug 17, 2023, at 11:49, Rick Hiller via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: >>> >> Tnx fer the correction, Gus…..weakening eye site I’m sure. Hi >> RH >> >> Sent from my i-Thingamajig >> >>>> On Aug 17, 2023, at 9:35 AM, Gus Bernard via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: >>>> >>> >>> Rick meant March 2020. 😉 >>> Gus >>> >>> >>>> On Wed, Aug 16, 2023 at 12:17 AM mike.williams shopjubilee.com via BVARC >>>> <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: >>>> Thanks Rick! >>>> >>>> Mike KK5SC >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from my Galaxy >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -------- Original message -------- >>>> From: Rick Hiller via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >>>> Date: 8/16/23 12:09 AM (GMT-06:00) >>>> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> >>>> Cc: Rick Hiller <rickhille...@gmail.com> >>>> Subject: Re: [BVARC] High power EFHW Antenna/ MFJ-1982HP >>>> >>>> Mike, >>>> >>>> The Radio Hotel Nov 2016 and May 2020 are about wire for antenna use. >>>> References are given for more indepth studies, etc. >>>> >>>> Go to https://bvarc.org/home/tech-downloads/ >>>> >>>> GL and 73...Rick W5RH -- The Radio Hotel >>>> >>>>> On Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 5:42 PM Gus Bernard via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> BTW, for antenna wire, see articles by our own Rick Hiller in the >>>>> technical section at www.bvarc.org . I think he's addressed this subject. >>>>> I like #14 or #12 insulated. Solid or stranded choice depends on your >>>>> strength and flexibility requirements. Thicker wire gives a slightly >>>>> better bandwidth at the cost of weight. >>>>> >>>>> Gus >>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Aug 15, 2023, 5:30 PM Gus Bernard <gneln...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> See product design specs, as well as articles, at Balun Designs.Com. use >>>>>> the core mix type for the bands you'll operate on. For high power, >>>>>> double-up on size 240 cores. Youtube "TRX Bench" channel has a great >>>>>> 4-part video series on building baluns. >>>>>> >>>>>> My experience tells me that if I want a long lasting, reliable balun >>>>>> (good quality components and workmanship that withstand the elements), >>>>>> it's more cost effective to buy off the shelf from Balun Designs or >>>>>> equivalent. (The amount I saved wasn't worth the trouble.) Of course, >>>>>> making my own is fun and educational; but I now buy my baluns from Bob. >>>>>> >>>>>> Gus K5GMB >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tue, Aug 15, 2023, 10:39 AM mike.williams shopjubilee.com via BVARC >>>>>>> <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: >>>>>>> Time to pick your brains… >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I am interested in EFHW antennas for primary use on 20/40/80m – but >>>>>>> want to be able to run my Worthmore 600w amplifier. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I found a MFJ model - MFJ-1982HP is rated for 800pep >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-1982hp >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> This antenna is available in three power ratings: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> MFJ-1982LP – 30w >>>>>>> >>>>>>> MFJ-1982MP – 300w >>>>>>> >>>>>>> MFJ-1982HP – 800w >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Anyone have experience with this antenna? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> A couple of questions – >>>>>>> >>>>>>> If you have experience with high power (>= 600w) transformers for EFHW >>>>>>> antennas, what design did you use >>>>>>> Core type and number of cores >>>>>>> type 53 has a higher curie temp as opposed to type 43.... >>>>>>> Wire AWG? >>>>>>> I see a number of YouTube videos recommending 56:1 as 49:1 >>>>>>> Comments? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> What is your recommended wire for the radiation element? >>>>>>> Material – >>>>>>> i. Copper over >>>>>>> steel? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ii. Hard-drawn >>>>>>> copper? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> iii. Other >>>>>>> >>>>>>> b.AWG? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> i. Number of >>>>>>> Strands & strand count? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> c. Jacket material >>>>>>> >>>>>>> d. Other? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Your guidance is appreciated! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ’73, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Mike KK5SC >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ________________________________________________ >>>>>>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>>>>>> >>>>>>> BVARC mailing list >>>>>>> BVARC@bvarc.org >>>>>>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>>>>>> Publicly available archives are available here: >>>>>>> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >>>>> ________________________________________________ >>>>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>>>> >>>>> BVARC mailing list >>>>> BVARC@bvarc.org >>>>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>>>> Publicly available archives are available here: >>>>> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Rick Hiller >>>> e-mail: rickhille...@gmail.com >>>> Cell: 832-474-3713 >>>> Physical: 9031 Troulon Drive >>>> Houston, TX 77036 >>>> ________________________________________________ >>>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>>> >>>> BVARC mailing list >>>> BVARC@bvarc.org >>>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>>> Publicly available archives are available here: >>>> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >>> ________________________________________________ >>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>> >>> BVARC mailing list >>> BVARC@bvarc.org >>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>> Publicly available archives are available here: >>> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >> ________________________________________________ >> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >> >> BVARC mailing list >> BVARC@bvarc.org >> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >> Publicly available archives are available here: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
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