[amsat-bb] Re: Elk as a Base Antenna

2011-02-21 Thread Amir K9CHP
Also, take coax losses into consideration. A pre-amp at the antenna might be a good idea. Get one that can deal with the RF when you are in Tx and waterproof it! Sent from my iPod Amir K9CHP On Feb 21, 2011, at 0:06, Clint Bradford clintbradf...@mac.com wrote: ... used an Elk as a base

[amsat-bb] Re: Elk as a Base Antenna

2011-02-21 Thread WB2LLP
Unfortunately, Marine Spar varnish does not last well in the sun, even here in the mid-Hudson Valley of NY. I owned a boat with Mahogany railings and they had to be refinished at least once during the season. I spoke to the Manufacturer of one of the best varnishes and he admitted that even