RE: [Elecraft] 125' EFHWA (was: long wire balan)

2004-08-04 Thread jay gutknecht
I agree your findings may be true. Really depends on what you want the antenna's to do. On 20 meters I would have to say that you would have to have a very good dipole to match the G5RV since that is what a G5RV really is. I don't notice any directivity at all with my G5RV on 40 and 80 or 30

Re: [Elecraft] 125' EFHWA (was: long wire balan)

2004-08-03 Thread jay gutknecht
Mediocre? I'll match it against any trap dipole. If I didn't have the G5RV I would suggest a windom. Had a trap dipole once and long wire beat it G5 RV beat the long wire. I have read varying reports on the G5RV some call it compromise others love it. I would say it's the best antenna I

Re: [Elecraft] 125' EFHWA (was: long wire balan)

2004-08-02 Thread jay gutknecht
Perfect lot for a G5RV. My lot is about the same with tree's in the front and back. Mine is hung between a front tree and a back tree. Power lines are in the front only a few feet from the end of my G5RV No problem with it. It's up 30 ft and works great in all directions tunes all bands

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Net Announcement

2004-08-01 Thread jay gutknecht
Sorry missed today Kevin. Will try to make it tomorrow night. Also The Flying Pigs QRP Club will be starting a Slow Code Practice Net We call the 3 WPM net. You all are welcome to join us. If your rusty or learning or if you just love CW you can help others that need it. 1st one tonight

[Elecraft] Mars Frequencies

2004-07-23 Thread jay gutknecht
Is there any modification to be done to operate the army mars frequencies? Jay KC9EUH FP 750 FISTS 5344 k-2 SN 1431 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

[Elecraft] Calling frequencies for Elecraft.

2004-07-11 Thread jay gutknecht
I think that it would be great to have calling frequencies set up for elecraft owners. Would make it more like a club and make it easier to obtain the elecraft awards. Jay KC9EUH FP 750 FISTS 10546 SN 1431 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: