[CQ-Contest] Melti Band Dipole?

[Stanley Zawrotny]

There are lots of computers in my immediate area…..maybe not as many as an EOC. I have no problems with noise from them, from local generators or from solar panels.

They are easy and inexpensive to build. Try one to see if it works for you. It’s your best option, so it’s worth the effort,

Your next best option is a fan dipole and I wouldn’t wish one of those on anyone. 😡
Stan, K4SBZ

"Real radio bounces off the sky."

> On Aug 29, 2024, at 5:22 PM, Joe <nss at mwt.net> wrote:
> 
> I have gotten from many people comments saying to avoid any of the OCF Dipole designs, because of Noise. Especially the probable higher level of noise because the place is an "EOC". (Lots of Computers)
> 
> They say a OCFD is much more susceptible to letting these noises in.
> 
> Yes? NO?
> 
> At my home, Noise I have no background in on it being a problem.
> It is sooo quiet here that even on a full sized 40 meter elevated vertical,
> I can have the second level pre amp on, and in an empty spot on any band,
> the S meter sits at S-0 or maybe tickling up to a max of S-1
> 
> Joe WB9SBD
> 
>> On 8/29/2024 8:37 AM, Vincent Weal wrote:
>> Joe,
>> 
>> First of all I wouldn't use a melti band dipole. They're a pain to clean up after they've melted. 😁
>> 
>> A good choice for an all-in-one antenna would be an off-center fed dipole. It will cover all the bands except 15 meters (which you could probably use a tuner to access.) Just make sure you have plenty of space if you go for a 160 meter version. If you want to buy one, Buckmaster makes a very robust OCF that is rated at 3kW. There are also plans in most antenna books for roll-your-own OCF dipoles.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Vince K4JC
>> 
>> 
>> On Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 9:18 AM Joe <nss at mwt.net> wrote:
>> 
>>    Hi Y'all.
>> 
>>          The station we used to use for multi op efforts and or exposing
>>    never contested before people to contesting is no longer available
>>    for
>>    us to use. He is a SK.
>> 
>>          But we can use the county "EOC" building. They will allow us to
>>    put up a dipole on the 60 foot tower.
>>    So what is the best out there for a all band, at least 80 thru 10 non
>>    warc bands Dipole? Maybe even 160?
>>    but at least 80, 40, 20, 15, 10.
>> 
>>    What is the best out there?
>> 
>>    Joe WB9SBD
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