--- In FT817@..., "Howard Z" <howardzz@h...> wrote:
Just to let you know the 817 BNC connector (on the front ) is
actually
bolted into the aluminum frame of the radio so it is quite rigid ,
likewise
so is the rear SO239 . I have connected long whips of 8 feet to my
817 with
no side effects . I am sure you will love yours .
Howard VE2AED
Howard,
Tell us more about your 8 foot whip you use. Is this a commercial
product with a BNC on it? That would be by far the longest
commercial BNC connected whip I've ever seen. I looked at the WTA-1
Maxon antenna web reference but it contained no details. Needless to
say, we'll ALL be looking for new walk-around antennas. Dayton
Hamvention communications will NEVER be the same.
Ed, N5EM
