GAP ANTENNAS GROUP – More than just messages. This message is a reminder of what else you can do to help build a better, stronger group. ... # Share your GAP...
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mike_ai6ii
Mar 10, 2012 12:33 am
I wonder if anyone has played with modifying the Challenger by eliminating the stub/elements. When I first got the Challenger it was my only antenna. Since...
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ClarenceC
hbogart51
Mar 10, 2012 5:21 pm
I'm a challenger owner and have been hanging out on this forum for a while and I've not heard of anyone doing this. It's an interesting idea. If I understand...
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kingmike2you
Mar 12, 2012 8:35 pm
Clarence, you bring up an interesting point regarding 17 meters. I presently operate my Challenger on everything from 10 thru 80 excepting 30 meters. I do...
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Dave Cole
oregonimage
Mar 12, 2012 9:30 pm
Does anyone have a guide, or a paper showing which element is for what band? If someone has even a piece of paper, I'll put a nice graphic together and send...
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ClarenceC
hbogart51
Mar 13, 2012 10:44 pm
Hey Mike: I am going by something I recall reading, possibly on this forum or the eham reviews. Supposedly someone at GAP had recommended clipping a heavy...
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Dave Cole
oregonimage
Mar 13, 2012 11:01 pm
Please do!! -- Thanks, Dave http://www.nk7z.net for equipment reviews, propagation, and more... ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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ClarenceC
hbogart51
Mar 14, 2012 3:41 am
Okay, I've done a little research on this issue. I pass this along in the spirit of...for what it's worth...but will offer the caveat: anything I do after...
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kingmike2you
Mar 14, 2012 5:33 am
Sounds interesting Clarence. I wouldn't mind making the wire even longer to get a possible 1 to 1 match on 17 and no longer use 12. Let me know what you come...
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ClarenceC
hbogart51
Mar 14, 2012 8:32 pm
Hi gang Well it's March, I live in Minnesota and the temp is 70 degrees today. Go figure.... the wx called for antenna experimenting. I cut two heavy gauge...
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kingmike2you
Mar 16, 2012 5:28 am
Sounds great Doc! I'll have to give it a try on my Challenger. I'm going away this weekend, but I may have a chance to play with it next week. Thanks for...
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mike_ai6ii
Mar 18, 2012 4:18 am
GAP Challenger DX VIII antenna has worked well for me since I installed it 16 months ago. It is in perfect working order, the metal is shiny as new, with a few...
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Dave Cole
oregonimage
Mar 18, 2012 5:35 am
Depending on shipping costs, and if no one local picks it up, I would be interested... -- Thanks, Dave http://www.nk7z.net for equipment reviews, propagation,...
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mike_ai6ii
Mar 18, 2012 2:38 pm
I'll be looking at how to package it up today, and find out shipping charges. ..mike AI6II...
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Dave Cole
oregonimage
Mar 18, 2012 4:41 pm
If they are too high I may pass, so prior to packaging please let me know. -- Thanks, Dave http://www.nk7z.net for equipment reviews, propagation, and more... ...
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GapAntennas@yahoogrou...
Apr 1, 2012 2:45 pm
GAP ANTENNAS GROUP – More than just messages. This message is a reminder of what else you can do to help build a better, stronger group. ... # Share your GAP...
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kf7exo
Apr 3, 2012 1:51 am
Hi I'm new to the group. I bought a Titan a few months ago used and the previous owner completely dissassembled the Titan. I have been emailing GAP for...
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Jerry
n0jrn
Apr 3, 2012 1:58 am
Coax will be about 10 feet too long. There is a hole in the side of the bottom section. Should be a plastic insert in that hole. the coax needs to be pushed...
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n39w121@...
w6pd@att.net
Apr 4, 2012 12:17 am
Keith, do you have the Titan manual? If not, I can try and send it to you. It's also on line. Phil w6pd From: Jerry Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 6:58 PM To:...
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xzs5ham
Apr 23, 2012 11:45 pm
Hi to all-have just joined the group and wonder if anyone knows what type of capacitor is used for the 80M tuning and also the voltage rating?...
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Paul Powell
kd6vkj
Apr 24, 2012 2:06 pm
The best way to do that is to contact GAP they cant ell you what you need to know. The caps go by color. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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siegfried jackstien
dg9bfc
Apr 24, 2012 8:40 pm
You got mail Dg9bfc Sigi...
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GapAntennas@yahoogrou...
May 1, 2012 3:13 pm
GAP ANTENNAS GROUP – More than just messages. This message is a reminder of what else you can do to help build a better, stronger group. ... # Share your GAP...
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GapAntennas@yahoogrou...
Jun 1, 2012 2:51 pm
GAP ANTENNAS GROUP – More than just messages. This message is a reminder of what else you can do to help build a better, stronger group. ... # Share your GAP...
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kingmike2you
Jun 5, 2012 2:50 pm
OK, my radio was doing weird things the other day, showing high SWR's on several bands. . . What's up with that??? Well, wouldn't you know it, a sheet metal...
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ClarenceC
hbogart51
Jun 6, 2012 4:31 pm
Mike Good to see you on the group and thanks for the information. I think we see so few posts about the Challenger because, generally, once they are up and...
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Ken Burchfield
k5jxl
Jun 6, 2012 11:54 pm
To: Challenger owners Have you ever wondered why your second hand Challenger wont tune for you where you want it on 80 meters? May be the Cap value is...
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Dave Cole
oregonimage
Jun 7, 2012 3:04 am
Grabbed the file for my records, thanks! -- Thanks, Dave http://www.nk7z.net for equipment reviews, propagation, and more... I can melt ice with my mind......
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jrtneo
Jun 9, 2012 9:49 pm
Hey everyone, Please bear with me but I want to describe my grounding system that I have set up with my GAP Titan and get some opinions. I currently have a...
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rpwestra@...
roy_aa6qq
Jun 9, 2012 10:34 pm
Is all that really necessary since the Titan is a "hot " antenna and insulated at the mount ? Roy AA6QQ Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone ... From: jrtneo...
