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Old 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.
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Old 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.
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Old 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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Old 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.
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Old 2 Jul 2012, 11:41 PM   #3155
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That's a REAL problem....
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Old 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.
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Old 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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Old 4 Jul 2012, 05:38 PM   #3158
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The US government announced, undoubtedly for the public WEAL, that there is no evidence of mermaids.
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Old 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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Old 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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Old 5 Jul 2012, 03:59 AM   #3161
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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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Old 6 Jul 2012, 06:49 AM   #3162
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it's wishful thinking and tall tales.
Pity... I would like to take a PEEK at the mermaid..
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Old 6 Jul 2012, 10:03 AM   #3163
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Would you SEEK a view of the Fiji mermaid?
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Old 6 Jul 2012, 10:44 AM   #3164
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That picture is not for the meek and mild!
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Old 6 Jul 2012, 11:30 AM   #3165
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Do you know the REEK of rotting seaweed?
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