In a message dated 6/8/04 5:31:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time, k3lr@k3lr.com
writes:
> Can you tell me which single band (non screw driver) 75 meter mobile
> whip has enough "whip" to allow operation all the way to 3.5 MHz (80
> CW)? Most every model says it is good for "75 meters" i.e. no lower than
> 3.75 MHz.
>
The 75 meter HamStick does not come with enough "whip", but by adding a
couple of top hat wires it will do fine on 80 cw.
I have found that two # 12 stranded wires, fastened to the metal junction
between the body and the whip (over the set screws) with a small hose clamp
does
the trick. It is not necessary to clean off the black anodized finish. Trim
the wires for best SWR - I have found about 10 inches to be the magic length
for 3545 kHz.
Also I have found Lakeview's loading coil to be helpful on 80/75. The
current AES catalog lists this as the IM-1, which doesn't ring a bell for being
a
familiar number, though the description fits what I have.
You can hear what this seven foot antenna can do in the Ohio QSO Party, on
Saturday, August 28.
73 - Jim K8MR
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