[CQ-Contest] Quads & Contesting

[Jan Erik Holm]

Back in the 60´ties and early 70´ties when I built some
Quad antennas I used bamboo for spreaders. Not as good
as fiberglas of course but it worked OK. I did protect
them with boat varnish, apply a few coats and they will
last quite a few years.

73 good luck Jim SM2EKM
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Renner, PY7RP wrote:
> Hello Guys!
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> First of all, Thanks for all the answers i have received!
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> Many people agreeded with the usage of cubical quads
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> for a short budget and some other tribanders yagis instead.
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> The reason of bamboos poles for spreaders is due
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> to the fact that i can not find fiberglass tubes here! Hi Hi
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> I think the way i have is to use some kind of resin
> or vernish with UV protection to cover the spreaders.
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> Thanks again and when it goes on the air i will take
> some photos and send to the list.
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> 73 Renner
> PY7RP
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