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Re: [TenTec] Eagle/Hamfest Pics

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle/Hamfest Pics
From: mike bryce <prosolar@sssnet.com>
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Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:22:53 -0400
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I've seen them used before, but they're not a great stealth antenna simply 
because they (the wires) are made to be seen by horses.

The extra wind loading could prove interesting in engineering a way to keep the 
antenna up.

Mike, WB8VGE
SunLight Energy Systems
The Heathkit Shop
http://www.theheathkitshop.com/
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On Sep 26, 2010, at 6:08 PM, John Oglesby wrote:

> That's an electric horse fence antenna.  These were being sold at 
> Dayton.  The straps are used to make electric fences for horses.  The 
> advantage as a fence is that they are much stronger and more visible. 
> They are woven wire and fabric.
> 
> John
> N9RE
> 
> On 9/26/2010 10:27 AM, Fernando wrote:
>> Hello.
>> 
>> Great pictures.
>> 
>> Interesting photo of that portable antenna.
>> 
>> Looks like straps weaved with wire.
>> 
>> Any idea?
>> 
>> tnx.
>> 
>> 7
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