That is amazingly generous!
73, Roger
W7TZ
CN83ia
On Thu, Aug 28, 2025 at 7:26 AM Dave Buckwalter - K3SK via groups.io <k3sk=
buckwalter.co@groups.io> wrote:
> Free to good home - 4 homebrew 12 element dual polarization 222MHz band
> LFAs.
>
> Prefer giving them to someone with 222 multi-mode capability as these
> antennas were designed and built for the weak signal and EME portion of the
> band (222.1MHz). They have 13 ft booms and unless you have ladder racks on
> you truck trailer some disassembly is required. Removing the vertical
> elements these antennas can be stacked on top of each other for easy
> transport. They can also be used horizontal polarization only by removing
> the vertical elements.
>
> Now pay attention !! I am only going to say this once. These antennas
> require a 1:1 current choke on each feed. That's 8 chokes if both
> polarizations are used. You are welcome to provide your own chokes or, I
> have 8 current chokes that were built specifically for 1KW at 222MHz.
> Material cost for these was $20 per choke. I will include the chokes with
> the free antennas for $15 each choke. The chokes are not FREE. If you take
> all 8 chokes, I'll knock another $20, for a total cost of $100 for the 8 of
> them.
>
> The antennas must be picked up in Farmville VA. No delivery or shipping is
> available.
>
> FYI - They work. I have 36 states confirmed on the 222 band using these
> antennas.
>
> Message me if you are interested.
>
>
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