[IRCA] Gone With the Wind...
I used to use a 160M dipole phased with a LW, it worked well and was quiet, it was a little better near the top of the band as you would imagine but worked well all through it, Bob Young Millbury, Ma From: i...@hotmail.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 17:18:50 -0400 CC: a...@lists.wtfda.info; a...@nrcdxas.org; dxl...@mwcircle.org; ircamem...@ircaonline.org; radiobroadcast...@yahoogroups.com; a...@am-dx.com; a...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [NRC-AM] [IRCA] Gone With the Wind... Thanks! I also need my amateur antenna reconfigured. I might just make a dipole and use it for both listening and transmitting. But...I still need that tall ladder... I just had my fence repaired so I guess I could string something along the top of the fence, but it won't be very high. I guess I can just experiment and see what come my way. KI4SYC Ira Elbert New, IIIWatkinsville, GeorgiaProudly Serving You Since 1964. From: mwd...@webtv.net To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:25:34 + CC: a...@lists.wtfda.info; a...@nrcdxas.org; dxl...@mwcircle.org; ircamem...@ircaonline.org; radiobroadcast...@yahoogroups.com; a...@am-dx.com; a...@yahoogroups.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Gone With the Wind... Ira, Sorry to hear about your mower taking the antenna. I have not had that problem, but my antennas have come down a lot through the years. Just last week a neighbor was taking out an old dead tree and 50 feet on the old fence went with it along with part of the beverage. The next day, I repaired it. I have been out there in winds and rain to repair the antennas off and on for years. Living is a very windy area in the Winter, the weather takes a toll on the wires. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ 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 ___ The NRC AM mailing list Now accepting pre-orders for the 32nd AM Radio Log Questions? ow...@nrcdxas.org Es Season is coming! FM Atlas 21st Edition Available Now http://www.nrcdxas.org ___ 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
Re: [IRCA] Gone With the Wind...
My neighbor, who has been a HAM much longer than me, wants me to put up a loop antenna. I'm sure I could use it for both listening and transmitting. But...it would have to be supported by a couple of trees and I'm against that. Every antenna we have ever put up in a tree has fallen during a storm. I want my house to serve as one end and have the legs stretch out into the yard. We'll see...but either way, I guess one antenna could serve me well...if I could ever get the thing built and up in the air. KI4SYC Ira Elbert New, IIIWatkinsville, GeorgiaProudly Serving You Since 1964. From: bobyoun...@hotmail.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 19:07:27 -0400 CC: a...@nrcdxas.org Subject: [IRCA] Gone With the Wind... I used to use a 160M dipole phased with a LW, it worked well and was quiet, it was a little better near the top of the band as you would imagine but worked well all through it, Bob Young Millbury, Ma From: i...@hotmail.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 17:18:50 -0400 CC: a...@lists.wtfda.info; a...@nrcdxas.org; dxl...@mwcircle.org; ircamem...@ircaonline.org; radiobroadcast...@yahoogroups.com; a...@am-dx.com; a...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [NRC-AM] [IRCA] Gone With the Wind... Thanks! I also need my amateur antenna reconfigured. I might just make a dipole and use it for both listening and transmitting. But...I still need that tall ladder... I just had my fence repaired so I guess I could string something along the top of the fence, but it won't be very high. I guess I can just experiment and see what come my way. KI4SYC Ira Elbert New, IIIWatkinsville, GeorgiaProudly Serving You Since 1964. From: mwd...@webtv.net To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:25:34 + CC: a...@lists.wtfda.info; a...@nrcdxas.org; dxl...@mwcircle.org; ircamem...@ircaonline.org; radiobroadcast...@yahoogroups.com; a...@am-dx.com; a...@yahoogroups.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Gone With the Wind... Ira, Sorry to hear about your mower taking the antenna. I have not had that problem, but my antennas have come down a lot through the years. Just last week a neighbor was taking out an old dead tree and 50 feet on the old fence went with it along with part of the beverage. The next day, I repaired it. I have been out there in winds and rain to repair the antennas off and on for years. Living is a very windy area in the Winter, the weather takes a toll on the wires. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ 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 ___ The NRC AM mailing list Now accepting pre-orders for the 32nd AM Radio Log Questions? ow...@nrcdxas.org Es Season is coming! FM Atlas 21st Edition Available Now http://www.nrcdxas.org ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [IRCA] Gone With the Wind...
Thanks! However, it'll take a little more than 18'. It's nice to know it's there when I need it. I'd say the point is about 30' or 40' up. I also need my amateur antenna reconfigured. I might just make a dipole and use it for both listening and transmitting. But...I still need that tall ladder... KI4SYC Ira Elbert New, IIIWatkinsville, GeorgiaProudly Serving You Since 1964. Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:12:17 -0500 From: thi...@sio.midco.net To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Gone With the Wind... Ira: Got an 18' ladder if you want to come pick it up ;) I had most of a 400' longwire vanish into thin air about 25 years ago. Direct lightning hit on 7/22 Copperweld and the biggest chunk I found was about 8. Fortunately it was grounded at the house end so the only damage other than the antenna could be fixed with a bit of paint. Tim Hills Sioux Falls, SD On 4/26/2012 20:29, Ira Elbert New III wrote: ...with a little help from a riding mower. My 135' Long Wire Antenna is no more. It was down and I didn't see it in time. The mower sucked it up, wrapped it around the blades a couple of times, and then it was no more. It was ripped in two and even ripped from the balun at the feed point. I know I haven't been burning up the dials lately, but I was thinking this year might be different once summer rolled around. Now I need to figure something else out. Anyone have a really tall ladder I can borrow? KI4SYC Ira Elbert New, IIIWatkinsville, GeorgiaProudly Serving You Since 1964. ___ ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [IRCA] Gone With the Wind...
Thanks! I also need my amateur antenna reconfigured. I might just make a dipole and use it for both listening and transmitting. But...I still need that tall ladder... I just had my fence repaired so I guess I could string something along the top of the fence, but it won't be very high. I guess I can just experiment and see what come my way. KI4SYC Ira Elbert New, IIIWatkinsville, GeorgiaProudly Serving You Since 1964. From: mwd...@webtv.net To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:25:34 + CC: a...@lists.wtfda.info; a...@nrcdxas.org; dxl...@mwcircle.org; ircamem...@ircaonline.org; radiobroadcast...@yahoogroups.com; a...@am-dx.com; a...@yahoogroups.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Gone With the Wind... Ira, Sorry to hear about your mower taking the antenna. I have not had that problem, but my antennas have come down a lot through the years. Just last week a neighbor was taking out an old dead tree and 50 feet on the old fence went with it along with part of the beverage. The next day, I repaired it. I have been out there in winds and rain to repair the antennas off and on for years. Living is a very windy area in the Winter, the weather takes a toll on the wires. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ 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 ___ 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
[IRCA] Gone With the Wind...
...with a little help from a riding mower. My 135' Long Wire Antenna is no more. It was down and I didn't see it in time. The mower sucked it up, wrapped it around the blades a couple of times, and then it was no more. It was ripped in two and even ripped from the balun at the feed point. I know I haven't been burning up the dials lately, but I was thinking this year might be different once summer rolled around. Now I need to figure something else out. Anyone have a really tall ladder I can borrow? KI4SYC Ira Elbert New, IIIWatkinsville, GeorgiaProudly Serving You Since 1964. ___ 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
Re: [IRCA] Gone With the Wind...
Ira, Sorry to hear about your mower taking the antenna. I have not had that problem, but my antennas have come down a lot through the years. Just last week a neighbor was taking out an old dead tree and 50 feet on the old fence went with it along with part of the beverage. The next day, I repaired it. I have been out there in winds and rain to repair the antennas off and on for years. Living is a very windy area in the Winter, the weather takes a toll on the wires. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ 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
Re: [IRCA] Gone With the Wind...
Ira: Got an 18' ladder if you want to come pick it up ;) I had most of a 400' longwire vanish into thin air about 25 years ago. Direct lightning hit on 7/22 Copperweld and the biggest chunk I found was about 8. Fortunately it was grounded at the house end so the only damage other than the antenna could be fixed with a bit of paint. Tim Hills Sioux Falls, SD On 4/26/2012 20:29, Ira Elbert New III wrote: ...with a little help from a riding mower. My 135' Long Wire Antenna is no more. It was down and I didn't see it in time. The mower sucked it up, wrapped it around the blades a couple of times, and then it was no more. It was ripped in two and even ripped from the balun at the feed point. I know I haven't been burning up the dials lately, but I was thinking this year might be different once summer rolled around. Now I need to figure something else out. Anyone have a really tall ladder I can borrow? KI4SYC Ira Elbert New, IIIWatkinsville, GeorgiaProudly Serving You Since 1964. ___ ___ 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
