I agree with Anthony about building it yourself. I have built a couple from parts and I prefer them over the kits that I have built.
With regard to the antenna analyzer, this is what I am using and it is fine for my needs - https://amzn.to/46A5mYk I would encourage you to watch some YouTube videos on how to calibrate it prior to use. David Morefield Owner - Fluffyshotme Photography *da...@fluffyshotme.com <da...@fluffyshotme.com>* 281-960-5253 mobile <http://www.fluffyshotme.com> On Sat, Oct 7, 2023 at 9:44 PM anthony moro via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > I know you are being told the buying the ARRL EFHW is a good idea, but as > one that has built many EFHW antennas. I would recommend building it. It is > cheaper and most parts can be sourced in town. If you have any questions or > need help doing so let me know. > > On Sat, Oct 7, 2023, 9:09 PM Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: > >> I have built the ARRL EFHW kit. It works fine. The kit come with wire >> to make to work for 10-40 meters. You can get a longer wire and it will >> work for 10-80 meters. >> >> That said MOST HOA rules state you can dow what ever in your back yard as >> long as it cant be seen from the front street. So with that I would >> suggest one of the DX Commander antenna's. You can set these up in the >> back yerd and odds are you wont see it from the street.. >> >> Rudy Ackerman >> 281 460 7384 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 08:20:39 PM CDT, Amal Phadke KT5AC via >> BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Hi everyone, >> >> Like many hams, I live in a HOA restricted subdivision, >> so a permanent HF antenna is not practical. I have been thinking for a >> while about EFHW as a temporary antenna which I can set up and take down >> quickly. My question has probably been asked many times so please forgive >> this relatively new member for asking again. The question is do you use an >> EFHW antenna and is it a good solution for HOA limited subdivisions? >> >> ARRL sells EFHW antenna kit for $80. It is cheap and certainly seems like >> it will be fun to build. It works up to 40m, but I suppose it will be >> possible to extend it to 80m with a loading coil. I am considering MFJ-1910 >> 33-ft telescoping fiberglass mast with the antenna. As I like more choices, >> can anyone suggest other options/alternatives for the mast? >> >> Also, any suggestions for a good and reasonably priced (< $400) antenna >> analyzer? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Amal – KT5AC >> ________________________________________________ >> 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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