M2 sells one. Don't know the cost, but you can contact them via e-mail or visit their web site. I bought one from them and am quite satified with it. It works excellent. 73, Bill, WF4R
Hello Tom, I believe a good figure for spacing long yagis is half the boom length. I have a pair of 18XXX and M2 says the optimum spacing is 14.5 feet, which is pretty close to half the boom length.
I've been reading with intrest this discussion on CU2QSO and am wondering what antenna polarity is favored for this? I could assume that since it's FM it would be verticle, but since most weak signal
I've sort of enjoyed reading it. I think that I've learned something. But I do believe now that all that's necessary has been said (I think) HI. Please ignor my previous post. I've since gone to the
The phasing co-ax only needs to be of equal lengths to each antenna from the power divider. The actual length(s) should only be as long as necessary to reduce losses. Just be sure they're the same le
Hello to all. I'm new to this reflector, but not new to vhf contests. Although condx were not great, I managed to work 21 contacts and 14 different grids. I only learned of the 2m sprint a couple of
According to the ARRL Band Plan for 2 meters anywhere between 146.40 to 146.58 are simplex freqs 146.52 is off limits for contesting however. Also between 147.42 to 147.57 are simplex freqs with no r
Hello All, Has there been much thought given to the protocol during the upcoming Perseids? In particular, I'm wondering if 15 sec intervals even & odd quarter minutes would be more appropriate, as we
I'm wondering if AA1YN is still maintaining the "LOOKUP" database for WSJT? There seems to be some corrupted data but don't know his e-mail address to correspond w/ him. Can anyone help on this matte
Nothing like a good controversy to stir up some activity. Maybe I'll try some contacts on 220 FM. I've just recently acquired a 220 FM rig. A point & multiplier is just that. Thanks for the encourage
I sincerely hope that this reflector does not continue sending me "spam" It appears that someone named "Alex Smith" <alex@lazaro.xohost.com> has figured out how to send spam to this reflector.
Unfortunately it's NOT a ".pdf" file and it appears that it can only be viewed using I.E. (not Netscape) I see a blank white page. I don't understand how you can say it's a .pdf I'm assuming you're r
Don, Here is a reply to my query about fiberglass pipe. I thought that I would post this so all may benefit from the knowledge. Considering that it is probably much more expensive than aluminum I wou
OOPS. for some reason the msg did not follow for the post Here is what the reply to my query: fiberglass would be some 30% lighter weight, stronger but about 4 times more flexible than Aluminum. And
Hello All, Just would like to throw my hat into the ring and let you know that I will be radio active for the June ARRL VHF Sweepstakes from FM16ts. Don't forget to turn your antennas toward FM16. ap
Hello Randy, I've not seen anyone else reply so I will. The general calling freq of 144.140 has been agreed upon by I believe most everyone interested in this mode. A good place to make skeds and rea