This is the thing I use the most. I use the MFJ 33' Fiberglass mast. Small
hookup wire for antenna elements. 33' vertical and at least 2, preferably 4
radials laid on ground 90 degrees apart. White insulated "mil-spec" type
wire used (24-26 guage) with tracer stripes. White wire wasy to see and
helps prevent people tripping over the strands. Also have tried an 85' "L"
antenna (33' vertical, 52' horizontal). It is harder to support easily and
no good in parking lot or away from trees for support of the "far" end.
The vertical is very quick to setup and takedown. Doesn't require and
weights or slinghots to get the far end supported over a tree limb.
73,
Sandy W5TVW
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From: "Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 1:00 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Portable Antennae
hi over the years ive done a good bit of portable work. and the best
antennae i have used
is a vertical . i use a dk9sq 33ft mast with 33ft copper wire taped to the
mast ( 1/4 wave on 40m)
an atu and ground wires or on a nice day the wire conected to my k2. useing
the atu in the k2 to
work other bands ive worked all over the world so me im happy with vertical
ants dont take much
room and quick to put up wish you goodluck with what you use and most of all
good fun
chris g0wfh
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