Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

2023-10-09 Thread Fred Blackmon via BVARC 
 Good afternoon,
I actually painted my DX Comm with camo paint . I wasn't sure at first if it 
would cause any problems but after researching I found that as long as the 
paint doesn't contain metallic flakes or whatever it should be ok. It is 
located near the back corner of my yard and since there is a street that runs 
behind my house I had concerns that it would be seen being the DX Comm has the 
shiny black finish on it. It is nestled in between several trees which helps 
hiding it.  It blends in so well that kids and grandkids have been over 
swimming in the pool and no one has even seen it or mentioned it.  I really 
like how it performs and use it daily. The only issue I have is that it doesn't 
work well like for local contacts such as the Houston shot 10 meter net on 
Tuesdays nights. When using it I could barely hear anyone so I bought the MFJ 
Cobweb that I have mounted on a 24ft pushup pole mounted behind my garage. For 
the local net I extend it up as high as possible and it works well. It is a 
whole lot nosier than the DX Comm so I only use for that and do try it out from 
time to time in the daytime. I also camo sprayed it and it actually blend in 
quite well and is hard to see from the street. I just don't want to leave it up 
and have the HOA see it and then I get put on the radar and have them looking 
for any other antennas.  Fred (KI5WOC )On Monday, October 9, 2023 at 
11:20:05 AM CDT, Stephen Flowers via BVARC  wrote:  
 
 Jeff,Good morning.  A couple of years ago, I wrapped my DXCC with "cammo tape 
wrap" I bought at Academy.  When I was done it looked like a crepe myrtle in 
the back yard.  Never got questions before or after, I just put the tape wrap 
to avoid folks asking.
73,Stephen (W2WF)


On Oct 8, 2023, at 12:02 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC  wrote:

I, too, am in an "absolutely no antennas" HOA. I built a DX Commander clone, 
and they haven't said a word. I don't think anybody recognizes it as an 
antenna. It just looks like a big fiberglass kite pole sticking up in the 
backyard...  it's been great so far. 89 DXCC entities confirmed on SSB so far.  
Almost there!
W5JEF


Sent from my mobile phone


 Original message From: Waldemar Kielkowski via BVARC 
 Date: 10/7/23 8:51 PM (GMT-06:00) To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR 
RADIO CLUB  Cc: Waldemar Kielkowski  
Subject: Re: [BVARC] EFHW? 
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On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:38 PM, Venkata Appala via BVARC  wrote:



Hello Amal,  I recently got my licence and going through this process with hoa 
restrictions.  While ARRL efhw is great, I would recommend chameleon’s version. 
If you have tall trees, you can use their longer version that’s resonant from 
80 meters. Id you prefer vertical, mfj is awesome but I would definitely go 
with dxcommander. I currently have a mfj1979 whip which is only 17ft. Check out 
the dxcommander rapid or classic. For antenna analyzer, go for rigexpert 230 
which is more than enough for many of us. 
Venkata Appala

On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:20 PM, Amal Phadke KT5AC via BVARC  wrote:





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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

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Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

2023-10-09 Thread Stephen Flowers via BVARC 
Jeff,
Good morning.  A couple of years ago, I wrapped my DXCC with "cammo tape wrap" 
I bought at Academy.  When I was done it looked like a crepe myrtle in the back 
yard.  Never got questions before or after, I just put the tape wrap to avoid 
folks asking.

73,
Stephen (W2WF)


> On Oct 8, 2023, at 12:02 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> I, too, am in an "absolutely no antennas" HOA. I built a DX Commander clone, 
> and they haven't said a word. I don't think anybody recognizes it as an 
> antenna. It just looks like a big fiberglass kite pole sticking up in the 
> backyard...  it's been great so far. 89 DXCC entities confirmed on SSB so 
> far.  Almost there!
> 
> W5JEF
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my mobile phone
> 
> 
> 
>  Original message 
> From: Waldemar Kielkowski via BVARC 
> Date: 10/7/23 8:51 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
> Cc: Waldemar Kielkowski 
> Subject: Re: [BVARC] EFHW?
> 
> 41
> 
>> On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:38 PM, Venkata Appala via BVARC  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello Amal, 
>>  I recently got my licence and going through this process with hoa 
>> restrictions.  While ARRL efhw is great, I would recommend chameleon’s 
>> version. If you have tall trees, you can use their longer version that’s 
>> resonant from 80 meters. Id you prefer vertical, mfj is awesome but I would 
>> definitely go with dxcommander. I currently have a mfj1979 whip which is 
>> only 17ft. Check out the dxcommander rapid or classic. For antenna analyzer, 
>> go for rigexpert 230 which is more than enough for many of us. 
>> 
>> Venkata Appala
>> 
>>> On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:20 PM, Amal Phadke KT5AC via BVARC  
>>> 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
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Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

2023-10-08 Thread Rick Hiller via BVARC 
Jeff,HOA antenna goal.    Make it look like something else, if you can’t make it look like nothing.   RHSent from my i-ThingamajigOn Oct 8, 2023, at 12:16 PM, Nick Creason KE5QY via BVARC  wrote:Check out this site.  It gives a lot of info on all kinds of hidden antennas. https://www.k4vrc.com/uploads/1/0/1/5/10156032/present-tvarc_antenna_guide.pdf  KE5QY  From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Jeff Greer via BVARCSent: Sunday, October 8, 2023 12:02 PMTo: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Jeff Greer ; Waldemar Kielkowski Subject: Re: [BVARC] EFHW? I, too, am in an "absolutely no antennas" HOA. I built a DX Commander clone, and they haven't said a word. I don't think anybody recognizes it as an antenna. It just looks like a big fiberglass kite pole sticking up in the backyard...  it's been great so far. 89 DXCC entities confirmed on SSB so far.  Almost there! W5JEF   Sent from my mobile phone    Original message From: Waldemar Kielkowski via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> Date: 10/7/23 8:51 PM (GMT-06:00) To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: Waldemar Kielkowski <radiok...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [BVARC] EFHW?  41On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:38 PM, Venkata Appala via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:Hello Amal,   I recently got my licence and going through this process with hoa restrictions.  While ARRL efhw is great, I would recommend chameleon’s version. If you have tall trees, you can use their longer version that’s resonant from 80 meters. Id you prefer vertical, mfj is awesome but I would definitely go with dxcommander. I currently have a mfj1979 whip which is only 17ft. Check out the dxcommander rapid or classic. For antenna analyzer, go for rigexpert 230 which is more than enough for many of us.  Venkata AppalaOn Oct 7, 2023, at 8:20 PM, 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 – KT5ACBrazos Valley Amateur Radio ClubBVARC mailing listBVARC@bvarc.orghttp://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.orgPublicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio ClubBVARC mailing listBVARC@bvarc.orghttp://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.orgPublicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio ClubBVARC mailing listBVARC@bvarc.orghttp://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.orgPublicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ 
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Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

2023-10-08 Thread Amal Phadke KT5AC via BVARC 
Great information Nick! Thank you very much.

 

73

 

Amal – KT5AC

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Nick Creason KE5QY via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, October 8, 2023 12:16 PM
To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' 
Cc: ke...@att.net; 'Jeff Greer' ; 'Waldemar Kielkowski' 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

 

Check out this site.  It gives a lot of info on all kinds of hidden antennas.

 

https://www.k4vrc.com/uploads/1/0/1/5/10156032/present-tvarc_antenna_guide.pdf

 

 

KE5QY

 

 

From: BVARC mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> > On 
Behalf Of Jeff Greer via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, October 8, 2023 12:02 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> >
Cc: Jeff Greer mailto:gree...@hotmail.com> >; Waldemar 
Kielkowski mailto:radiok...@gmail.com> >
Subject: Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

 

I, too, am in an "absolutely no antennas" HOA. I built a DX Commander clone, 
and they haven't said a word. I don't think anybody recognizes it as an 
antenna. It just looks like a big fiberglass kite pole sticking up in the 
backyard...  it's been great so far. 89 DXCC entities confirmed on SSB so far.  
Almost there!

 

W5JEF

 

 

 

Sent from my mobile phone

 

 

 

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From: Waldemar Kielkowski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > 

Date: 10/7/23 8:51 PM (GMT-06:00) 

To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
> 

Cc: Waldemar Kielkowski mailto:radiok...@gmail.com> > 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] EFHW? 

 

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On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:38 PM, Venkata Appala via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Hello Amal,  

 I recently got my licence and going through this process with hoa 
restrictions.  While ARRL efhw is great, I would recommend chameleon’s version. 
If you have tall trees, you can use their longer version that’s resonant from 
80 meters. Id you prefer vertical, mfj is awesome but I would definitely go 
with dxcommander. I currently have a mfj1979 whip which is only 17ft. Check out 
the dxcommander rapid or classic. For antenna analyzer, go for rigexpert 230 
which is more than enough for many of us. 

 

Venkata Appala

 

On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:20 PM, Amal Phadke KT5AC via BVARC mailto: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


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Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

2023-10-08 Thread Nick Creason KE5QY via BVARC 
Check out this site.  It gives a lot of info on all kinds of hidden antennas.

 

https://www.k4vrc.com/uploads/1/0/1/5/10156032/present-tvarc_antenna_guide.pdf

 

 

KE5QY

 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Jeff Greer via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, October 8, 2023 12:02 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Jeff Greer ; Waldemar Kielkowski 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

 

I, too, am in an "absolutely no antennas" HOA. I built a DX Commander clone, 
and they haven't said a word. I don't think anybody recognizes it as an 
antenna. It just looks like a big fiberglass kite pole sticking up in the 
backyard...  it's been great so far. 89 DXCC entities confirmed on SSB so far.  
Almost there!

 

W5JEF

 

 

 

Sent from my mobile phone

 

 

 

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From: Waldemar Kielkowski via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > 

Date: 10/7/23 8:51 PM (GMT-06:00) 

To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> 
> 

Cc: Waldemar Kielkowski mailto:radiok...@gmail.com> > 

Subject: Re: [BVARC] EFHW? 

 

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On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:38 PM, Venkata Appala via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:

Hello Amal,  

 I recently got my licence and going through this process with hoa 
restrictions.  While ARRL efhw is great, I would recommend chameleon’s version. 
If you have tall trees, you can use their longer version that’s resonant from 
80 meters. Id you prefer vertical, mfj is awesome but I would definitely go 
with dxcommander. I currently have a mfj1979 whip which is only 17ft. Check out 
the dxcommander rapid or classic. For antenna analyzer, go for rigexpert 230 
which is more than enough for many of us. 

 

Venkata Appala





On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:20 PM, Amal Phadke KT5AC via BVARC mailto: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


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Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

2023-10-08 Thread Amal Phadke KT5AC via BVARC 
Many thanks everyone for your suggestions and advice.

 

Venkata – Thanks for suggesting vertical antenna. I will certainly consider it. 
My concern regarding verticals is the footprint required to accommodate 
sufficient length of radials.  Your thoughts are welcome.

 

Rudy – Unfortunately, I won’t be able to accommodate the longer wire length 
(~132 ft) required to go up to 80m in my backyard. So, a loading coil is 
probably the only option for me.

 

Anthony – Many thanks for suggesting building it myself. I have decided to do 
just that. I will reach out to you for help. 

 

David M. – Many thanks for suggesting NanoVNA-H4 antenna analyzer. It is good 
to hear it works well for you. Anthony thought it was a good choice as well.

 

David K.  – It is great to hear EFHW antenna is working out well for you. I 
plan to build one. Running it along roof ridge vent is a great idea. I will 
think about how I can accommodate that.

 

Jeff – I greatly appreciate the YouTube link. It is very useful. 

 

I am planning to be at the next BVARC POTA event at Galveston 
Island State Park later this month. Since I don’t have a HF rig yet, POTA will 
be a good opportunity to try out my antenna if I can build it before the event.

 

73,

 

 

Amal – KT5AC

 

 

 

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of David Kunetka via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, October 8, 2023 10:42 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: David Kunetka 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

 

I have an EFHW  with a 49: 1 balumn (transformer) that is cut to 40 meters that 
I bought at the Houston Hamfest last March.  Along with a Icom 718. Just like 
you, we have an HOA management that will not allow antennas.  So I ran it along 
the roof ridge vent. Very stealthy and you can only see  maybe 6”where the wire 
comes out of the roof. 

It works on  40, 20, 15 and 10 very well. With an analyzer I can get 80 and 17. 
12 not so much. Was set up in April and have made a ton of contacts 

I am planning on building one for a portable operation when I am traveling.

If you can build it yourself Do so. There is not a lot of materials and it 
doesn’t cost a lot.

 

Good Luck

David K

KI5TEB

 

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On Oct 7, 2023, at 10:20 PM, anthony moro via BVARC mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote:



The Nano VNA is a great analyzer. I recommend it. It will help you with any 
antenna you wish to buy or build. Again building it would be better. I can help 
you source most of the parts localy.

 

On Sat, Oct 7, 2023, 10:00 PM David Morefield mailto:da...@fluffyshotme.com> > wrote:

 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 <mailto:da...@fluffyshotme.com> 

281-960-5253 mobile

 

 <http://www.fluffyshotme.com/> 

 

 

On Sat, Oct 7, 2023 at 9:44 PM anthony moro via BVARC mailto: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 mailto: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 
mailto: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/altern

Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

2023-10-08 Thread Jeff Greer via BVARC 
I, too, am in an "absolutely no antennas" HOA. I built a DX Commander clone, 
and they haven't said a word. I don't think anybody recognizes it as an 
antenna. It just looks like a big fiberglass kite pole sticking up in the 
backyard...  it's been great so far. 89 DXCC entities confirmed on SSB so far.  
Almost there!

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 Original message 
From: Waldemar Kielkowski via BVARC 
Date: 10/7/23 8:51 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
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Subject: Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

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On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:38 PM, Venkata Appala via BVARC  wrote:

Hello Amal,
 I recently got my licence and going through this process with hoa 
restrictions.  While ARRL efhw is great, I would recommend chameleon’s version. 
If you have tall trees, you can use their longer version that’s resonant from 
80 meters. Id you prefer vertical, mfj is awesome but I would definitely go 
with dxcommander. I currently have a mfj1979 whip which is only 17ft. Check out 
the dxcommander rapid or classic. For antenna analyzer, go for rigexpert 230 
which is more than enough for many of us.

Venkata Appala

On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:20 PM, Amal Phadke KT5AC via BVARC  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

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Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

2023-10-08 Thread Jeff Greer via BVARC 
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 Original message 
From: Amal Phadke KT5AC via BVARC 
Date: 10/7/23 8:20 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: amal.kt...@gmail.com
Subject: [BVARC] EFHW?

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

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Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

2023-10-08 Thread David Kunetka via BVARC 
I have an EFHW  with a 49: 1 balumn (transformer) that is cut to 40 meters that I bought at the Houston Hamfest last March.  Along with a Icom 718. Just like you, we have an HOA management that will not allow antennas.  So I ran it along the roof ridge vent. Very stealthy and you can only see  maybe 6”where the wire comes out of the roof. It works on  40, 20, 15 and 10 very well. With an analyzer I can get 80 and 17. 12 not so much. Was set up in April and have made a ton of contacts I am planning on building one for a portable operation when I am traveling.If you can build it yourself Do so. There is not a lot of materials and it doesn’t cost a lot.Good LuckDavid KKI5TEBSent from my iPadOn Oct 7, 2023, at 10:20 PM, anthony moro via BVARC  wrote:The Nano VNA is a great analyzer. I recommend it. It will help you with any antenna you wish to buy or build. Again building it would be better. I can help you source most of the parts localy.On Sat, Oct 7, 2023, 10:00 PM David Morefield  wrote: 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 MorefieldOwner - Fluffyshotme Photographyda...@fluffyshotme.com281-960-5253 mobileOn Sat, Oct 7, 2023 at 9:44 PM anthony moro via BVARC  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  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  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

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Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

2023-10-07 Thread anthony moro via BVARC 
The Nano VNA is a great analyzer. I recommend it. It will help you with any
antenna you wish to buy or build. Again building it would be better. I can
help you source most of the parts localy.

On Sat, Oct 7, 2023, 10:00 PM David Morefield 
wrote:

>  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 *
>
> 281-960-5253 mobile
>
>
> 
>
>
> On Sat, Oct 7, 2023 at 9:44 PM anthony moro via BVARC 
> 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 
>> 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  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
>>>
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>>> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
>>>
>>> 
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>>>
>> 
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Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

2023-10-07 Thread David Morefield via BVARC 
 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 *

281-960-5253 mobile





On Sat, Oct 7, 2023 at 9:44 PM anthony moro via BVARC 
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 
> 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  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
>>
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>> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/
>>
>> 
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> 
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Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

2023-10-07 Thread anthony moro via BVARC 
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 
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  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
>
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>
> 
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Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

2023-10-07 Thread Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC 
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 
 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

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Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

2023-10-07 Thread Waldemar Kielkowski via BVARC 
41

> On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:38 PM, Venkata Appala via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> Hello Amal, 
>  I recently got my licence and going through this process with hoa 
> restrictions.  While ARRL efhw is great, I would recommend chameleon’s 
> version. If you have tall trees, you can use their longer version that’s 
> resonant from 80 meters. Id you prefer vertical, mfj is awesome but I would 
> definitely go with dxcommander. I currently have a mfj1979 whip which is only 
> 17ft. Check out the dxcommander rapid or classic. For antenna analyzer, go 
> for rigexpert 230 which is more than enough for many of us. 
> 
> Venkata Appala
> 
>>> On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:20 PM, Amal Phadke KT5AC via BVARC  
>>> 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
>> 
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> 
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Re: [BVARC] EFHW?

2023-10-07 Thread Venkata Appala via BVARC 
Hello Amal, 
 I recently got my licence and going through this process with hoa 
restrictions.  While ARRL efhw is great, I would recommend chameleon’s version. 
If you have tall trees, you can use their longer version that’s resonant from 
80 meters. Id you prefer vertical, mfj is awesome but I would definitely go 
with dxcommander. I currently have a mfj1979 whip which is only 17ft. Check out 
the dxcommander rapid or classic. For antenna analyzer, go for rigexpert 230 
which is more than enough for many of us. 

Venkata Appala

> On Oct 7, 2023, at 8:20 PM, Amal Phadke KT5AC via BVARC  
> 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
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Re: [BVARC] EFHW Antenna build

2022-06-23 Thread Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC 
Looking  forward to this.    Is there anything that I can bring to help out.
  I have a solder station, and a Robyi 2000 watt generator to power it.    
Multi Meter, NanoVNA/SWR Meter (only have the included adapters)  Maybe a fold 
up table to work on?    Other things?    

Thanks
Rudy Ackerman 
281 460 7384
KF5QYG






On Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 08:45:39 AM CDT, Kori Rahman via BVARC 
 wrote: 





This will be on Field Day at the joint BVARC, KARS, TDXS, and UH Radio Club 
event. At Duhacsek park, 11am, June 25th. Field Day on air operations will 
begin at 1pm.


- KORI, WX5KR

On Sun, Jun 12, 2022, 8:37 AM Keith Dutson via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> June 25 is Field Day.
> 
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>  
>  On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:19:36 AM CDT, Anthony Morones via BVARC 
> wrote: 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Sorry wrong link. Please sign up here.
> Field Day EFHW Class Sign-up Sheet
> 
>
>  Field Day EFHW Class Sign-up Sheet
>  Sheet1 Please fill in your name and call sign below in any remaining spots. 
>There are only 15 spots, and when t...   
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> 
> 
> Anthony Morones
> W5LIC
> ki5...@yahoo.com
> 713-410-3948
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>  On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:14:45 AM CDT, Anthony Morones via BVARC 
> wrote: 
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> 
> 
> 
> 
> We have eight spots left for the build. If you would like to try to build one 
> and take it home please sign up.
> Here is the link,
> 
> https://www.beermenus.com/places/72651-tacos-beer/qr_menus/1239
> 
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Re: [BVARC] EFHW Antenna build

2022-06-12 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
 CW operations start at 1 pm and will continue for 24 hours. For Field Day, 
operators make as many contacts as possible when they are operating.
If you would like to operate, sign up on the operators sign-up sheet. There are 
some guide lines on operating so read the info on the registration. 
You can sign up here:
2022 Field Day Schedule

If you have anymore questions, let me know. 
Mike Hardwick, N5VCX



On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:32:46 PM CDT, Mike Knedr via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 What are the CW activatey for field day?
On Sun, Jun 12, 2022, 8:21 PM Keith Dutson via BVARC  wrote:

 Thanks.  I have a kit purchased some time ago and need to put it together.  
Maybe some other time.  I am CW Field Day Captain for NARS, so will pass.  Good 
luck.
73, Keith NM5G
On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:45:36 AM CDT, Kori Rahman  
wrote:  
 
 This will be on Field Day at the joint BVARC, KARS, TDXS, and UH Radio Club 
event. At Duhacsek park, 11am, June 25th. Field Day on air operations will 
begin at 1pm.

- KORI, WX5KR
On Sun, Jun 12, 2022, 8:37 AM Keith Dutson via BVARC  wrote:

 June 25 is Field Day.
On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:19:36 AM CDT, Anthony Morones via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Sorry wrong link. Please sign up here.Field Day EFHW Class Sign-up Sheet


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On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:14:45 AM CDT, Anthony Morones via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 We have eight spots left for the build. If you would like to try to build one 
and take it home please sign up.Here is the link,
https://www.beermenus.com/places/72651-tacos-beer/qr_menus/1239

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Re: [BVARC] EFHW Antenna build

2022-06-12 Thread Mike Knedr via BVARC 
What are the CW activatey for field day?

On Sun, Jun 12, 2022, 8:21 PM Keith Dutson via BVARC 
wrote:

> Thanks.  I have a kit purchased some time ago and need to put it
> together.  Maybe some other time.  I am CW Field Day Captain for NARS, so
> will pass.  Good luck.
>
> 73, Keith NM5G
>
> On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:45:36 AM CDT, Kori Rahman 
> wrote:
>
>
> This will be on Field Day at the joint BVARC, KARS, TDXS, and UH Radio
> Club event. At Duhacsek park, 11am, June 25th. Field Day on air operations
> will begin at 1pm.
>
>
> - KORI, WX5KR
>
> On Sun, Jun 12, 2022, 8:37 AM Keith Dutson via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
> June 25 is Field Day.
>
> On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:19:36 AM CDT, Anthony Morones via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> Sorry wrong link. Please sign up here.
> Field Day EFHW Class Sign-up Sheet 
>
> Field Day EFHW Class Sign-up Sheet
>
> Sheet1 Please fill in your name and call sign below in any remaining
> spots. There are only 15 spots, and when t...
> 
>
>
>
> *Anthony Morones*
> *W5LIC*
> *ki5...@yahoo.com *
> *713-410-3948*
>
>
> On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:14:45 AM CDT, Anthony Morones via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> We have eight spots left for the build. If you would like to try to build
> one and take it home please sign up.
> Here is the link,
>
> https://www.beermenus.com/places/72651-tacos-beer/qr_menus/1239
>
> *Anthony Morones*
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Re: [BVARC] EFHW Antenna build

2022-06-12 Thread Keith Dutson via BVARC 
 Thanks.  I have a kit purchased some time ago and need to put it together.  
Maybe some other time.  I am CW Field Day Captain for NARS, so will pass.  Good 
luck.
73, Keith NM5G
On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:45:36 AM CDT, Kori Rahman  
wrote:  
 
 This will be on Field Day at the joint BVARC, KARS, TDXS, and UH Radio Club 
event. At Duhacsek park, 11am, June 25th. Field Day on air operations will 
begin at 1pm.

- KORI, WX5KR
On Sun, Jun 12, 2022, 8:37 AM Keith Dutson via BVARC  wrote:

 June 25 is Field Day.
On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:19:36 AM CDT, Anthony Morones via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Sorry wrong link. Please sign up here.Field Day EFHW Class Sign-up Sheet


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Field Day EFHW Class Sign-up Sheet

Sheet1 Please fill in your name and call sign below in any remaining spots. 
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Anthony MoronesW5LICki5lic@yahoo.com713-410-3948 

On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:14:45 AM CDT, Anthony Morones via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 We have eight spots left for the build. If you would like to try to build one 
and take it home please sign up.Here is the link,
https://www.beermenus.com/places/72651-tacos-beer/qr_menus/1239

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Re: [BVARC] EFHW Antenna build

2022-06-12 Thread Kori Rahman via BVARC 
This will be on Field Day at the joint BVARC, KARS, TDXS, and UH Radio Club
event. At Duhacsek park, 11am, June 25th. Field Day on air operations will
begin at 1pm.


- KORI, WX5KR

On Sun, Jun 12, 2022, 8:37 AM Keith Dutson via BVARC 
wrote:

> June 25 is Field Day.
>
> On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:19:36 AM CDT, Anthony Morones via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> Sorry wrong link. Please sign up here.
> Field Day EFHW Class Sign-up Sheet 
>
> Field Day EFHW Class Sign-up Sheet
>
> Sheet1 Please fill in your name and call sign below in any remaining
> spots. There are only 15 spots, and when t...
> 
>
>
>
> *Anthony Morones*
> *W5LIC*
> *ki5...@yahoo.com *
> *713-410-3948*
>
>
> On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:14:45 AM CDT, Anthony Morones via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> We have eight spots left for the build. If you would like to try to build
> one and take it home please sign up.
> Here is the link,
>
> https://www.beermenus.com/places/72651-tacos-beer/qr_menus/1239
>
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Re: [BVARC] EFHW Antenna build

2022-06-12 Thread Keith Dutson via BVARC 
 June 25 is Field Day.
On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:19:36 AM CDT, Anthony Morones via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 Sorry wrong link. Please sign up here.Field Day EFHW Class Sign-up Sheet


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Field Day EFHW Class Sign-up Sheet

Sheet1 Please fill in your name and call sign below in any remaining spots. 
There are only 15 spots, and when t...
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Anthony MoronesW5LICki5lic@yahoo.com713-410-3948 

On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:14:45 AM CDT, Anthony Morones via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 We have eight spots left for the build. If you would like to try to build one 
and take it home please sign up.Here is the link,
https://www.beermenus.com/places/72651-tacos-beer/qr_menus/1239

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Re: [BVARC] EFHW Antenna build

2022-06-12 Thread Anthony Morones via BVARC 
Sorry wrong link. Please sign up here.Field Day EFHW Class Sign-up Sheet


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Sheet1 Please fill in your name and call sign below in any remaining spots. 
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Anthony MoronesW5LICki5lic@yahoo.com713-410-3948 

On Sunday, June 12, 2022, 08:14:45 AM CDT, Anthony Morones via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 We have eight spots left for the build. If you would like to try to build one 
and take it home please sign up.Here is the link,
https://www.beermenus.com/places/72651-tacos-beer/qr_menus/1239

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Re: [BVARC] EFHW antenna kit that ARRL sales

2022-05-31 Thread Mike Eason via BVARC 
Hi guys please take me off this string. Thx

Mike A. Eason
Lynn Kiecke Lackey & Eason
Insurance Group, Inc. 


> On May 31, 2022, at 1:07 PM, Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via BVARC 
>  wrote:
> 
> I actually bought that kit, but I've yet to put it together.
> 
>> On 5/31/2022 12:54 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote:
>> Randy, I built an EFHW antenna from parts I gathered and it works well, but 
>> I am familiar with the ARRL kit and I think it includes everything you’ll 
>> need. First project? A kit is a great way to go.
>> JP K5JPP
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On May 31, 2022, at 12:23 PM, Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC  
 wrote:
>>> 
>>> What are your thought's on the EFHW antenna kit that ARRL sales. This will 
>>> be my first HF antenna and I would like to build it my self.
>>> 
>>> Cost is $69.00 from the ARRL.
>>> 
>>> This is a kit by HF Kits out of the UK. This kit is the 4 band version (40, 
>>> 20, 15 and 10) with a 66 foot wire run. I have been looking at sourcing the 
>>> parts my self, but from what I have found I would have to buy the parts 
>>> from several different places, so with trying to find every thing, and the 
>>> shipping cost it's just easier and cheaper to just order this kit.
>>> 
>>> Who know's if I build it and get it up with good SWR reading's I might even 
>>> buy a HF radio.
>>> 
>>> Rudy Ackerman
>>> KF5QYG
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [BVARC] EFHW antenna kit that ARRL sales

2022-05-31 Thread Jonathan Guthrie, KA8KPN via BVARC 

I actually bought that kit, but I've yet to put it together.

On 5/31/2022 12:54 PM, JP Pritchard via BVARC wrote:

Randy, I built an EFHW antenna from parts I gathered and it works well, but I 
am familiar with the ARRL kit and I think it includes everything you’ll need. 
First project? A kit is a great way to go.
JP K5JPP

Sent from my iPhone


On May 31, 2022, at 12:23 PM, Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC  
wrote:

What are your thought's on the EFHW antenna kit that ARRL sales. This will be 
my first HF antenna and I would like to build it my self.

Cost is $69.00 from the ARRL.

This is a kit by HF Kits out of the UK. This kit is the 4 band version (40, 20, 
15 and 10) with a 66 foot wire run. I have been looking at sourcing the parts 
my self, but from what I have found I would have to buy the parts from several 
different places, so with trying to find every thing, and the shipping cost 
it's just easier and cheaper to just order this kit.

Who know's if I build it and get it up with good SWR reading's I might even buy 
a HF radio.

Rudy Ackerman
KF5QYG


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Re: [BVARC] EFHW antenna kit that ARRL sales

2022-05-31 Thread JP Pritchard via BVARC 
Randy, I built an EFHW antenna from parts I gathered and it works well, but I 
am familiar with the ARRL kit and I think it includes everything you’ll need. 
First project? A kit is a great way to go. 
JP K5JPP 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 31, 2022, at 12:23 PM, Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC  
> wrote:
> 
> What are your thought's on the EFHW antenna kit that ARRL sales. This will 
> be my first HF antenna and I would like to build it my self.
> 
> Cost is $69.00 from the ARRL.
> 
> This is a kit by HF Kits out of the UK. This kit is the 4 band version (40, 
> 20, 15 and 10) with a 66 foot wire run. I have been looking at sourcing the 
> parts my self, but from what I have found I would have to buy the parts from 
> several different places, so with trying to find every thing, and the 
> shipping cost it's just easier and cheaper to just order this kit.
> 
> Who know's if I build it and get it up with good SWR reading's I might even 
> buy a HF radio.
> 
> Rudy Ackerman 
> KF5QYG
> 
> 
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