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| Tweet Topic Started: Tuesday, 12. January 2010, 20:46 (705 Views) | |
| Deleted User | Tuesday, 12. January 2010, 20:46 Post #1 |
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Many may know that I operate /P. Normally from a rather large hill in Shropshire! Up to now I've been using a 1/2 wave Silver Rod and have been very pleased with the results. Other plus points are for a start it was cheap therefore if it got damaged for whatever reason I would not be out of pocket by a vast amount. It's also very light and easy to set up. Apart from my "Sigma 4" idea (another post) which is a non starter due to size I still feel the need to upgrade this season. Thought about Antron 99's etc but I think they are a little pricey even if they are well made. 827's are out because of the radials. Pity. I think I'm going to go for a 5/8 wave Silver Rod for much the same reasons I'm so pleased with the smaller version. Any 5/8 antenna should perform the same as ANY other 5/8 wave antenna in real terms so I feel no great need to spend a fortune for similar results. If, of course, I was putting an antenna up at home on a permanent basis it would be a different story. |
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| Deleted User | Tuesday, 12. January 2010, 21:24 Post #2 |
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as you know bob the antron 99 works very well . but sometimes static is a problem . i dont think you will go far wrong with a 5/8 wave silver rod ...if i had more space at home i would love a sirio 827 and run the a99 also alongside it |
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| Beany | Tuesday, 12. January 2010, 21:34 Post #3 |
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you have got to look for cheap and chearfull, damage an expensive antenna putting it up and down while hilltoping you are going to be gutted defo a cheap 5/8 silver rod has got to be the way to go, ok no ground planes so you may miss out on a few ground waves but hay ho at least the bank manager will be pleased :lol: |
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| PA629 | Wednesday, 13. January 2010, 15:30 Post #4 |
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How about a Moxon design? See my post in the Sigma thread for my thoughts.
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| KF5ECR | Friday, 15. January 2010, 01:20 Post #5 |
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you said the antron 99 was pricey. how much are they in the UK? they are sold here in the states for anywhere from $50-$85, and our USD is not worth as much as the GBP. |
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| Firetrap | Friday, 15. January 2010, 14:32 Post #6 |
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about £80 here - $100 |
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| VoG | Friday, 15. January 2010, 15:37 Post #7 |
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Crikey Lee . . . If you're willing to swap £80 for $100 I'll do that all day long. In fact, I'll give you $110 for every £80 you have According to OANDA today - £80 is worth about $130. :lol: As for a different "Portable Station" antenna, how about the simple nine-up-nine-down alu dipole on top of a 9m telescopic pole (Ebay 300372540350)? Or could even mount the dipole horizontal maybe? £20 for the dipole, £25 for the telescopic pole. Or even, two telescopic poles and a wire dipole between them? |
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| Beany | Sunday, 17. January 2010, 16:50 Post #8 |
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what about this for hill toping http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIt...me=STRK:MESE:IT good idea if it works
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| Deleted User | Monday, 18. January 2010, 16:49 Post #9 |
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I use this guys antennas, mostly the portable HB9 for 11m and 45m oh matron!! Normally it is for 10/40m and they are working like hell. He makes them to order, usual time is about 2 weeks. I have now had maybe 8 antennas from here, for others too and all are delighted with them. 2 element with an 87cm boom, nice for the neighbours and works with a tele rotator |
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| Beany | Monday, 18. January 2010, 19:56 Post #10 |
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well you cant get a better recomendation than that
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. . If you're willing to swap £80 for $100 I'll do that all day long. In fact, I'll give you $110 for every £80 you have
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