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1 Jul 2012, 11:30 AM | #3151 |
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You will FARE better getting some dedicated buddies to assist raising the dipole. An 80 meter Amateur band dipole is a half-wavelength long (40 meters, about 135 feet). It's much easier with one or two friends!
And my Kenwood TS-850SAT HF transceiver is in a metal case. The only radios in wooden cases produced after about 1940 were for consumer use. |
1 Jul 2012, 04:42 PM | #3152 |
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I would agree with your synopsis Bill and will certainly get help.The 80 meter band is a little noisy for me, so I would not dare to use it. 40 meters I can manage
The dedicated tools I will likely use are a bucket of stones (to hang over a tree branch) - for tension, and a washing line pulley. |
2 Jul 2012, 02:14 AM | #3153 |
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I understand there is no shortage of stones and trees in your AREA.
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2 Jul 2012, 01:12 PM | #3154 |
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You won't be able to READ weak signals with all of that noise, David.
That's why I like CW. |
2 Jul 2012, 11:41 PM | #3155 |
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That's a REAL problem....
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3 Jul 2012, 01:38 AM | #3156 |
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My dipole (when it is finished) will warrant a seal of approval I am sure Thank you all for your suggestions
It's pouring rain though today (sigh) so, a couple of more days will pass (at least) before it is finished. |
3 Jul 2012, 11:51 AM | #3157 |
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We applaud your ZEAL in improving your antenna farm.
Wow -- I have been wanting to use Z for a long time in this thread! |
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The US government announced, undoubtedly for the public WEAL, that there is no evidence of mermaids.
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5 Jul 2012, 12:02 AM | #3159 |
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The scientists at NOAA are just trying to HEAL the damage done by a fictional story from a UK production company.
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5 Jul 2012, 02:37 AM | #3160 |
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The mermaid story warrants a peal of approval from me.
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As you PEEL away the layers of mermaid story you see that it's wishful thinking and tall tales.
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Would you SEEK a view of the Fiji mermaid?
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That picture is not for the meek and mild!
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Do you know the REEK of rotting seaweed?
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