Hmmm, my 23'x30' loop/flag is a bit in need of an amp. My 45'x75' "SuperLoop" actually has too much gain and I need to engage attenuators on the rx !
Bill -----Original Message----- From: HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS [mailto:david.hasc...@dfas.mil] Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:35 AM To: Bill Nollman; a...@lists.wtfda.info; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: RE: [Amdx] Is this a good deal (and good wire) for BOG wire? Likewise I'm really fascinated with EWE's to include David Hamilton's Slinky version. Unfortunately they may be too quiet for use here and may need an amp. Wonder if one could put a EWE on the ground? Dave -----Original Message----- From: Bill Nollman [mailto:billc...@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:27 AM To: HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS; a...@lists.wtfda.info; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: RE: [Amdx] Is this a good deal (and good wire) for BOG wire? I'm presently in love with big loops. I wonder how a portable loop of maybe 15 feet high by 45 feet long compares to a 500 ft BOG ? I can tell you the loop is really quiet with no reliance on an earth ground. The longwires I strung up 300 feet, 10 feet in the air were VERY noisy. Bill -----Original Message----- From: HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS [mailto:david.hasc...@dfas.mil] Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:10 AM To: Bill Nollman; a...@lists.wtfda.info; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: RE: [Amdx] Is this a good deal (and good wire) for BOG wire? Yes - On the Ground (only). My plan is to find a spooler and go to the soccer fields near work. Unwind it and DX, then crank it back on the spool. I also have a crate for the "Crate Loop" project and for as gentle as I would be with it, I think 18 g would be okay. NOT if I was leaving outdoors or whatever. The price for the first auction that I posted would be about $21 including shipping. Not bad. May buy 2. Thanks for the link! Dave -----Original Message----- From: Bill Nollman [mailto:billc...@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:05 AM To: HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS; a...@lists.wtfda.info; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: RE: [Amdx] Is this a good deal (and good wire) for BOG wire? BOG - if you really mean On the Ground then it might be. I've never done a BOG. But I really like 12 Guage stranded wire for loop antennas. Usually about $50 at Home Depot for 500 feet. Found better deals on eBay but shipping usually makes it about the same price. Brown is REALLY stealth ! http://cgi.ebay.com/1-NEW-500-FT-ROLL-12-GUAGE-GREEN-THHN-COPPER-WIRE_W0 QQit emZ180446197207QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2a036e75d7 Bill Nollman Farmington, CT. -----Original Message----- From: amdx-boun...@lists.wtfda.info [mailto:amdx-boun...@lists.wtfda.info] On Behalf Of HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 10:59 AM To: a...@lists.wtfda.info; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [Amdx] Is this a good deal (and good wire) for BOG wire? I saw this on eBay. I could not tell what type stranded or non, single conductor or whatever but 500' for $11.95 + shipping, sounded good. Can you tell if it's BOG Worthy? Thanks and Merry Christmas! Item number: 170419950780 Auction Link (may truncate): http://cgi.ebay.com/PUREWIRE-Primary-Wire-18-gauge-YELLOW-500-Ft-USA-MAD E_W0QQitemZ170419950780QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27 add214bc I also made a TinyUrl: http://tinyurl.com/ylgz7zp 73, Dave in Indy _______________________________________________ This is Amdx - The WTFDA AM DX List. Amdx mailing list Post to: a...@lists.wtfda.info Your Info Page: http://lists.wtfda.info/listinfo.cgi/amdx-wtfda.info Visit the WTFDA Forum at http://www.wtfda.info to view or upload your audio files! Register first. _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com