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Re: [CQ-Contest] Melti Band Dipole?

To: Joe <nss@mwt.net>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Melti Band Dipole?
From: Vincent Weal <vincek4jc@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:37:44 -0400
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Joe,

First of all I wouldn't use a melti band dipole. They're a pain to clean up
after they've melted. 😁

A good choice for an all-in-one antenna would be an off-center fed dipole.
It will cover all the bands except 15 meters (which you could probably use
a tuner to access.) Just make sure you have plenty of space if you go for a
160 meter version. If you want to buy one, Buckmaster makes a very robust
OCF that is rated at 3kW. There are also plans in most antenna books for
roll-your-own OCF dipoles.

73,
Vince K4JC


On Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 9:18 AM Joe <nss@mwt.net> wrote:

> Hi Y'all.
>
>       The station we used to use for multi op efforts and or exposing
> never contested before people to contesting is no longer available for
> us to use. He is a SK.
>
>       But we can use the county "EOC" building. They will allow us to
> put up a dipole on the 60 foot tower.
> So what is the best out there for a all band, at least 80 thru 10 non
> warc bands Dipole? Maybe even 160?
> but at least 80, 40, 20, 15, 10.
>
> What is the best out there?
>
> Joe WB9SBD
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