Re: [TenTec] Eagle/Hamfest Pics

[John Oglesby <john91@charter.net>]

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.
>
> 73 Fernando N2FQ/6
> On Sep 26, 2010, at 6:36 AM, Jeff Davis wrote:
>
> > I took a few pictures at the TT hamfest yesterday. Nothing special,
> > and
> > it was with my phone. But there are a few shots of the Eagle that
> > might
> > better put its size in perspective. I was impressed with its size and
> > of course the receiver specs.
> >
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/ke9v/sets/72157625036521598/
> >
> > While spinning the knobs I couldn't help but think it had exactly the
> > same size/footprint as the discontinued Argo V. Simple to operate with
> > an understated elegance.
> >
> > I'm waiting to see the ARRL review but I suspect that the Eagle may be
> > the radio that anchors my HF shack for the next decade...
> >
> > 73,
> > --
> > Jeff, KE9V
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