I extracted this topic from the other thread on the Model 238. How does bad weather affect openwire compared to its effect on window line? Lots of opinions, lots of myths. Bob Allison (WB1CGM) and Jo
That was a great article. I'm a huge fan of open wire also. Scott K4VWK --Original Message-- _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.con
I also use openwire feeder with 4" spacing. Rain, snow, ice, wind, hot, cool, the tuner usually doesn't have to be adjusted. (Unless it's unusually hot or cold) 73 de Phil - N8PS PS. I agree with Sco
One end of my 160M antenna being #12 hard drawn copper, about 30 ft from the feed point runs through the top of a Maple tree. The only thing I've noticed is the leaves and limbs burnt at the point th
Hello Rick, I did go to the archives and read the W1ZR article. It was pretty basic stuff. There is another source of info about Open Feeders. Just go to Google and search ... The Lure of Ladder Line
If you don't want to go to all the trouble, check out W&EP's 600 ohm open wire line.(http://www.trueladderline.com/). It's inexpensive and good quality. I've used it for years. Scott K4VWK --Original
I'm surprised you're burning the tree at only 30' from the feed point. I wouldn't be surprised at a quarter wavelength out but 30' on 160 meters is maybe .05 wavelength out or something. Should be hi
As my Old Elmer always said " Life is Too Short for QRP " When you care enough to send a readable signal ! It should be QRO............ QRP has it's place in the Outback and Power Limited situations.
You raise some good points about power levels, but ya know, sometimes its just fun to try and work with a qrp rig. Lots of times, I get 5/9 reports until they find out I'm only running 5 watts. Oh, w
Good Point there Jon, I normally run the 40 watts of drive used with the setup of the SB-200. Then there are those ThunderBoomer nights on 40 and 80 meters where it is nice to be heard. 40 to 400 Wat
Wade, That article is basically the same story that Lew McCoy (W1ICP) told me in 1963. I switched immediately from coax to openwire for my low band antennas and used it at nearly every QTH for the ne
ARRL literature has consistently underestimated the losses of ladderline. For example, the matched losses quoted in the ARRL Antenna Book - at least up to the 21st edition - are about one half the fi
Interesting In my case I have a horizontal 80 meter loop up 30 ft, fed with about 42 ft of 450 ohm ladder line currently with a 4 to 1 balun just outside the shack window. Swr is flat except on 80 an
It sounds as if you found their problem. Maybe they did forget to multiply by 2. I think more important than the absolute loss in openwire is how it fairs to coax. After all we don't really have any
Someone needs a new copy of the FCC rules which reminds hams that the minimum power necessary is to be used for transmitting. -Stuart K5KVH _______________________________________________ TenTec mail
Very true. I have mostly worked QRP over the years, and while it can be frustrating at times, getting a new one with 5 to 10 watts is quite a thrill. The last sunspot peak, I was writing my doctoral
Well, if you consummate the transaction, I hope he buys the beer! -- K8JHR -- I HAVE NO COMMERCIAL INTEREST IN THE COMPANY IN THAT LINK, in fact it is the biggest competitor to my own company, but it
As a new ham, I sometimes tried checking into a net using only 5 watts. I would get wise after Net Control said I had a weak signal. After adjusting it, they would say something metaphysical about "t
I have long been intrigued by the photo of the humongous dual knife switch displayed on that site... it would be effective at isolating the wire from the rig, but how would one protect it from lightn
Not exactly. You're leaving out the part about it being for the desired communications. That leaves it open for much interpretation. 73, Dave K8MN -Stuart K5KVH ______________________________________