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Re: Antennas
Julio
Didn't work either...
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From: K6USW@... To: FT817@... Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 4:57 AM Subject: Re: [FT817] Antennas Hi use www/powerportstore.com 73 Dar Yahoo! Groups Sponsor To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: FT817-unsubscribe@... and for a great FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions ) see Please note that your messages and files sent to this group become public domain upon submission and may appear anywhere on the Internet or in print without notice or compensation. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. |
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Re: Antennas
Julio
Must be a typo I tried it also, no go...
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From: p326_2000@... To: FT817@... Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 11:14 PM Subject: [FT817] Antennas This months issue of WorldRadio has a article about Waters and Stanton antennas.It lists a web page but I can not access it. Any one have address other than www.powerstore.com Thanks,Another new 817 owner in Mill Creek Wa Bob Yahoo! Groups Sponsor To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: FT817-unsubscribe@... and for a great FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions ) see Please note that your messages and files sent to this group become public domain upon submission and may appear anywhere on the Internet or in print without notice or compensation. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. |
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Portable Military 1.8 - 30Mhz Longwire for Ft-817
I am using a Racal British Army portable longwire aerial with my ATX
when stationary. The aerial comes on a lightweight black plastic carrier about 10" long and is constructed of flexible wire insulated in green plastic. Along the length of the wire are shrink wrapped markers showing the freqency the antenna is a 1/4 wavelength at on each HF band. You simply unwind the aerial to say the 14 Mhz marker and it is then the correct length for a 1/4 wave. The aerial also comes with a prefitted bnc connector, and a long length of line on which is a small led weight, you throw the led weight over a tree branch or similar and can then haul up the aerial. The SWR with my Ft-817 has been perfect on all bands tested (plus a counterpoise) without any ATU. The price of these aerials at rallies brand new has been around ?10. It is lightweight and does a super job. Nato stock number 655-901. This message has been sent to help others. 73 de Philip G0ISW |
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Re: Compact counterpoise for FT-817 is a Sony AN-71
Hi Philip.
I bought a 7.5m lockable steel tape measure from the local DIY store for ?6.99, which makes an excellent counterpoise. The advantage is built in calibrations, plus the steel tape seems to be less affected by positioning than wire, for some unknown reason. Julian, G4ILO --- In FT817@y..., "Philip " <G0isw@q...> wrote: Further to my previous message concerning counterpoise lengths, Iof insulated black wire on a spool which is easily rewound into asmall black circular case. For 20m to 6m the seven metres of wireincluded is sufficient for a counterpoise, for 80m to 40m I have attached a |
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Re: ATX won't tune
You are not alone !
After several field tests, I have the same results. The ATX seems always too short. I used an antenna analyser(AEA)which usually shows a nice curve with a SWR of 1.1/1.2 BUT 300 ou 400 kHz up of the frequency I want to use (14060, 21060 ...)Because the antenna is fully extented the only solution is to increase the counterpoise. But (agn) with longest radians the SWR curve becomes less "sharp" and I get an SWR of 2 - 3. So a little bit to high for me !. I tried different positions : on the rear connector with adapter, on the front plug (vertical) or on a small mount at 1 meter from the 817. I found that when you are close to the antenna you get a much better tune but I suppose it is not a very good position for the radiation pattern. So, like you, not really happy with this antenna or maybe I should learn to use it. So any advices from the ATX (or MP1) guru will be appreciated. I will now try an 3 meter height antenna (army ) with ZM-2 tuner. Is it a good solution ?? - to be continued Best 72 Nicolas, F5HFZ |
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Compact counterpoise for FT-817 is a Sony AN-71
Further to my previous message concerning counterpoise lengths, I
have found here in the UK that the Sony AN-71 compact shortwave aerial is readily available at around ?9. It consists of 7 metres of insulated black wire on a spool which is easily rewound into a small black circular case. For 20m to 6m the seven metres of wire included is sufficient for a counterpoise, for 80m to 40m I have attached a crocodile clip to the end of the wire which I attach to any nearby wire fence and it works great with the ATX walkabout antenna. This message is intended to help others. 73 de Philip G0ISW http:www.qsl.net/g0isw/ |
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Re: 20m Low Power Window 14340~14350 (Band Plan Proposal)
Surely you are missing the point. If you want to achieve dependable
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communication, use CW or more power. I would have thought the point of a low power window would be to enable people using low powered equipment, particularly battery or solar powered, to attempt communication in the spirit of the hobby, i.e. primarily for fun. 50W is too much for battery or solar powered equipment and it is not far enough below what most people use even from their home station to make any practical difference, in my opinion. Julian, G4ILO --- In FT817@y..., "KQ6XA" <xtalradio@a...> wrote:
[snip] It is doubtful that a 10W PEP SSB proposal would achieve popular |
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Re: Antennas
Try www.wsplc.co.uk
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73 Howard G6LVB --- In FT817@y..., p326_2000@y... wrote:
This months issue of WorldRadio has a article about Waters and |
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Re: Mics _not_ Mikes !!
Brian Frobisher
The only Jaeger I know is a watch!
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From: Glyph To: FT817@... Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 9:39 PM Subject: Re: [FT817] Mics _not_ Mikes !! The only mic I know is Jaeger. -- Bil KD6JUI ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Tatum <miket@...> To: <FT817@...> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 1:26 PM Subject: [FT817] Mics _not_ Mikes !! > All, > > > Please change "Mikes" to read "Mics" ... I get worried everytime I see my > name listed in the group :) > > Cheers and happy FT817'ing ... > > MikeT ... > M0AWS > > > "F.B. Nutter, Jr." wrote: > > > What's this got to do with mikes (see subject). Please change the > > thread!! > > 73, Fil W8FIL > > > > w4wb@... wrote: > > > > > Hi Stephen, > > > > > > Next time try to get the counterpoise up off of the ground/grass a > > > couple of feet and I believe you will be surprised at the > > > improvement. [You might have to stand up to keep the counterpoise > > > below the base of the antena. ;-) ] The ATX will never get close to > > > performing as well as a proper (or even modest) dipole, but you can > > > still have loads of fun. > > > > > > 72 de Barry - W4WB > > > > > > > > > > > Had the opportunity to compare the ATX with my 20m wire dipole > > > today, > > > > sitting out in the garden. The dipole is about 20 feet high. > > > Sitting on > > > > the grass with the 817 between my knees, and the appropriate > > > counterpoise > > > > lying on the grass, the ATX was never more than 2 s points down on > > > the > > > > dipole. Admittedly this was the middle of the day, and there was > > > only > > > > European stuff on 20m, but I was pleasantly surprised. > > > > > > > > I'm pleased to say that the 817 novelty still hasn't worn off!! > > > > > > > > 73 Stephen G4SJP > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Sponsor > > [www.debticated.com] > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > > > FT817-unsubscribe@... and for a great FAQ ( Frequently > > > Asked Questions ) see > > > Please note that your messages and files sent to this group become > > > public domain upon submission and may appear anywhere on the Internet > > > or in print without notice or compensation. > > > > > > > > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > > FT817-unsubscribe@... and for a great FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions ) see > > Please note that your messages and files sent to this group become public domain upon submission and may appear anywhere on the Internet or in print without notice or compensation. > > > > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > > -- > MikeT > > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > FT817-unsubscribe@... and for a great FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions ) see > Please note that your messages and files sent to this group become public domain upon submission and may appear anywhere on the Internet or in print without notice or compensation. > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > > > Yahoo! Groups Sponsor Yahoo! Website Services- Click Here! To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: FT817-unsubscribe@... and for a great FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions ) see Please note that your messages and files sent to this group become public domain upon submission and may appear anywhere on the Internet or in print without notice or compensation. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. |
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Re: Mics _not_ Mikes !!
Glyph
The only mic I know is Jaeger.
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-- Bil KD6JUI ----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Tatum <miket@...> To: <FT817@...> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 1:26 PM Subject: [FT817] Mics _not_ Mikes !! All,Questions ) see public domain upon submission and may appear anywhere on the Internet or inPlease note that your messages and files sent to this group become print without notice or compensation.
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Re: DO NOT OPEN ATTACHMENTS FROM THIS GROUP
Pres Waterman
Subject: [FT817] DO NOT OPEN ATTACHMENTS FROM THIS GROUP
Don't open ANY attachments to emails you receive from a putative It's not a lid, it's a victim. And this list strips virii too. Don't be rude Pres Waterman W2PW c/o Patchogue Motors, Inc. Long Island Ford and Kia dealer GO BILLS! |
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Re: 817 Owners Net (also HFpack Skeds)
--- In FT817@y..., "KQ6XA" <xtalradio@a...> wrote:
Phil AB5BC wroteTheBonnie,Well, Phil, we have posted them many times on this group... :-) group usually forms on a regional basis around stations who canhear each other. Sometimes, when propagation is good, there are as manyas 40 stations in a big group, with about 75% able to hear each other.lately, there may be several groups around the world who talk on the samethere and call CQ HFpack or whatever you like. Don't be surprised if youbeach or a mountain top somewhere... it happens all the time on 18157 USB. |
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Re: 817 Owners Net (also HFpack Skeds)
Bonnie,
Thanks, very much for the info. I am fresh to qrp/mobile HF and am glad to see there is a mechnishm in place for this. I think everyone who responded to my post should take it upon themselves to check this out instead of re-inventing the wheel. Thanks, Phil , AB5BC --- In FT817@y..., "KQ6XA" <xtalradio@a...> wrote: Phil AB5BC wroteTheBonnie,Well, Phil, we have posted them many times on this group... :-) group usually forms on a regional basis around stations who canhear each other. Sometimes, when propagation is good, there are as manyas 40 stations in a big group, with about 75% able to hear each other.lately, there may be several groups around the world who talk on the samethere and call CQ HFpack or whatever you like. Don't be surprised if youbeach or a mountain top somewhere... it happens all the time on 18157 USB. |
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Just the FAQ, was: Digest Number 455
John O. Newell
Julio wrote:
Thanks to all that contributed.Principal thanks go to your co-moderator, Barry W4WB, with much of the grist for his mill coming from the accumulated wisdom and experience of this group. So, keep 'em cards and letters coming! <g> I can only think of one group I know of that has generated something of this kind of breadth and depth. It's a great doc -- tnx, Barry! 73 John Newell KB1FPM |
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Re: 817 Owners Net (also HFpack Skeds)
Phil AB5BC wrote
Bonnie,Well, Phil, we have posted them many times on this group... :-) You can find the most current schedule on the HFPack site. There is also a special HFpack schedule for Field Day. The HFPack Schedule and Frequencies are here: The schedules are not "nets", just meeting times and frequencies. The group usually forms on a regional basis around stations who can hear each other. Sometimes, when propagation is good, there are as many as 40 stations in a big group, with about 75% able to hear each other. Since propagation skip has been rather short on 18MHz daytime lately, there may be several groups around the world who talk on the same frequency simultaneously with little interference. Just get on there and call CQ HFpack or whatever you like. Don't be surprised if you hear some other FT-817 operator running Pedestrian Mobile on the beach or a mountain top somewhere... it happens all the time on 18157 USB. Bonnie KQ6XA |
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Re: Digest Number 455
Julio
I just had a chance to go through the FAQ file. There is allot of good information there. It should be required reading for any new FT-817 owner. Thanks to all that contributed.
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73's Julio ----- Original Message -----
From: lynn hilborn To: FT817@... Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 6:56 PM Subject: Re: [FT817] Digest Number 455 'FT817@...' wrote: ==== - To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: - FT817-unsubscribe@... and for a great FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions ) see - Please note that your messages and files sent to this group become public domain upon submission and may appear anywhere on the Internet or in print without notice or compensation. - - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - - There are 25 ...' > Take a look to the attachment. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: FT817-unsubscribe@... and for a great FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions ) see Please note that your messages and files sent to this group become public domain upon submission and may appear anywhere on the Internet or in print without notice or compensation. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. |
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