Gene, dont forget this points: 1. The PM-1 will result in a 2-3 S-Units lower signal compared to a dipol in good shape. If you produce a "just above noise"...
7271
g4ilo@...
Jun 1, 2001 8:31 am
On the Elecraft list recently a couple of postings didn't rate the Outbacker much at all, especially when considering its price. Just goes to show how...
7272
g4ilo@...
Jun 1, 2001 8:49 am
I think this is a good starting point. After trying with radials of different lengths, I tried the MP-1 with the steel tape measure counterpoise I used with...
7273
g4ilo@...
Jun 1, 2001 8:53 am
... the ... from ... though ... that ... of ... Yes. ... wire ... A continuous contact made of finger stock. ... Many have stated this, although I don't have...
7274
oe3mzc@...
Jun 1, 2001 11:00 am
please note, that with the optional CW- Filter installed and using PSK31-U with NAR filter on, you are most likely NOT TRANSCEIVE ! I mean, that bandpass is...
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Dave B
dave756pro@...
Jun 1, 2001 12:34 pm
thankyou thankyou thankyou x10 to infinity. Dave ... _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer...
7276
w4wb@...
Jun 1, 2001 12:39 pm
... the ... from ... though ... that ... of ... wire ... *** It already has a small extention that positions the coil somewhat above the base. This is part of...
7277
Duffer
hduff@...
Jun 1, 2001 12:42 pm
Does anyone know if Tim O'Rourke still has the miniature battery connectors with pigtails as mentioned in the FAQs ? There's no mention of an e-mail address...
7278
Dave B
dave756pro@...
Jun 1, 2001 12:43 pm
I too had similar experiences.... not as many contacts because I didn't spend as much time... using a G5RV up about 50 feet.... contacts were always ...
7279
w4wb@...
Jun 1, 2001 12:48 pm
... connectors with pigtails ... for Tim. I'd like to ... some money only to ... onto the end of my Radio Shack NiMH battery pack. If anyone else ... Hi...
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Duffer
hduff@...
Jun 1, 2001 12:49 pm
What is the purpose of the green wire going to the battery pack ? I know that it needs to be disconnected if you want to use rechargable batteries in the pack ...
7281
Steve Howell
AB8JC@...
Jun 1, 2001 1:02 pm
First, I hear bad things about impedences of elbows (yes, I know, that can be true of any connector, but why add a *known* problem?). Second, I don't like the...
7282
w4wb@...
Jun 1, 2001 1:06 pm
Julian, Good points. However, I have found that the impedance is about 50 ohms when properly tuned (reading the MFJ antenna analyzer). The design of the MP-1...
7283
Peter Zenker
dl2fi@...
Jun 1, 2001 1:47 pm
Hi Barry et al ... Thats absolutely essential! When I compared some of this small antennas for a test review last weekend I found that especially the ATX...
7284
Pres Waterman
pres@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:36 pm
... differnet colors of Powerpole connectors should be in stock in 7 - 10 days and we are now taking orders for early June delivery. ... not like the use of...
7285
kk5yy@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:40 pm
Howdy All, I bought an MP-1 at Dayton and I would like to store the various pieces in it like I saw Vern do at the 817 gathering but I am not sure how to take...
7286
Nick Marsh
nmar@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:40 pm
I was in Australia back about '94 and while in central Queensland saw a number of vehicles that were commercial in nature. All were running some variant of the...
7287
Nick Marsh
nmar@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:43 pm
... Anyone have a theory why this happens? Nick WB4SQI...
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Pres Waterman
pres@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:44 pm
Never mind, I found it at: http://www.powerwerx.com/ft817.html Ken, would it be costly to include a laminated sheet describing the various combinations? It...
7289
Nick Marsh
nmar@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:49 pm
... I agree Steve, I work in the coal industry and it was always stated that if you wanted to see what an anvil looks like on the inside, send it ...
7290
Pres Waterman
pres@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:53 pm
... I wish I understood this reference. Let's take it to simplex and splain it to me ( Unfortunately anvils underground have NOTHING to do with Re: [FT817] Re:...
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David Perry
david.perry3@...
Jun 1, 2001 3:25 pm
Peter, I think you make sensible points but ones which miss the point. The MP1 and the ATX are SUPPOSED to work nder suboptimal condx when taken out and about...
7292
g4ilo@...
Jun 1, 2001 4:51 pm
Mine is that at the frequency where the Q is highest (hence strongest signals) the impedance is not 50 ohms. As I de-tune the antenna, the impedance changes...
7293
g4ilo@...
Jun 1, 2001 4:56 pm
Very true. I think Yaesu would have done us all a favour (well, maybe not the manufacturers of expensive portable whips, but the rest of us) if instead of...
7294
gijoe@...
Jun 1, 2001 7:08 pm
... this ... Hmm interesting enough I called yesterday for a status from AES on order and they informed me it shipped but out of another store location. Sure...
7295
don@...
Jun 1, 2001 7:18 pm
... report last ... report...he ... good. But ... The gegraphic location is going to change very little how one antenna performs compared to another - and a...
7296
F.B. Nutter, Jr.
fbnjr@...
Jun 1, 2001 8:03 pm
I don't know about RSBG but ARRL will not accept eQSLs for awards. 73, Fil W8FIL ... [www.debticated.com] ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
7297
nestoji@...
Jun 1, 2001 8:06 pm
Whilst at local Radio Shack, I picked up a telescoping whip antenna which extends to 72" for <$5. Thinking of adding either a BNC or PL- 259 connector to the...
7298
KQ6XA
xtalradio@...
Jun 1, 2001 8:09 pm
... Now you have me intrigued, Barry! How did you mount your B&W AP-10A on the FT-817? Is there a new B&W FT-817 mount, or did you drill out the stock one? Is...
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Bryan Nehl - k0emt
k0emt@...
Jun 1, 2001 8:19 pm
John, I constructed the RS back of set antenna as seen in the files section. I made a small wire-ring jumper for bypassing the coil and with the bottom two...
