New antenna, Ham it up!!
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W4RLR
High Tech Hillbilly
My tower is still in pieces on the ground, but my antenna is put together. All for the lack of affordable concrete...
Some vandal cut my ropes that held my G5RV in the trees, so that wire is on the ground, too.
But I would be interested in learning what you think of your new antenna, maybe I can put up something as elaborate when I hit the lottery.
73
Some vandal cut my ropes that held my G5RV in the trees, so that wire is on the ground, too.
But I would be interested in learning what you think of your new antenna, maybe I can put up something as elaborate when I hit the lottery.
73
CHPMustang
Senior Member
Hey Mark! Welcome back to the radar screen
I dig the install
You asked about CB's and I said nahhh lets do you one better,glad to see you're still active
I dig the installYou asked about CB's and I said nahhh lets do you one better,glad to see you're still active
Well all I can say is, money well spent!!! Having one antenna that can do 6m-40m, and be a mono bander for each (40/30 dipole) band! It is not cheep but think how much you would pay to get the same band coverage with mono antennas! Highly recommend this antenna. I picked up a used SmallIR to use with the 5er, and at this point, I’m just not impressed with it. So I would go with the beam, if you can.
Bill, been doing a lot of DXing and I also won the out of 7th area, low power, SSB contest. Boy am I glade you talk me into ham radio and not a cb!!!
73 Mark
Bill, been doing a lot of DXing and I also won the out of 7th area, low power, SSB contest. Boy am I glade you talk me into ham radio and not a cb!!!
73 Mark
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Zookie400
I WANNA GO FAST
so, im ignorant when it comes to HAM stuff.......what kind of range can you get, how many watts are required to get said range?
W4RLR
High Tech Hillbilly
You are not ignorant, just uninformed. There is a difference.
Depending upon your license class, you can talk worldwide with just 100 watts of power, if you are using high frequency. But you will need a General or Extra class license to have those privileges.
VHF and UHF, which the Technician class (entry level) amateur tends to have a shorter range. But the 6 meter band is also available to Technicians, and with proper conditions, you can talk across the country.
It actually takes some effort to get an amateur license, but it is nowhere near as difficult as it once was. Knowledge of Morse Code is no longer required. The ability to learn rules, regulations, and basic electronic theory is required.
Find out more here American Radio Relay League Home Page
Lance, so your into dig also. Its a fun part of the hobby! SO have you worked alot of DXCC Countrys yet?Zookie400
Here is a link for CT Ham clubs, not sure which one would be close to you. This hobby is a lot of fun, check it out! You can talk all over the world!
ARRLWeb: Affiliated Club Search
73 Mark
Zookie400
I WANNA GO FAST
wow....i had no idea you could get that far with so little juice! interesting!