[TenTec] OCF antennas evolution

[Mike Bryce]

Bob,

I too agree it's time to kill this one. 

I have learned a lot. And I promise I'll get a 1:1 balun and a short hunk of coax for the connections to the 260 foot doublet I plan on putting up.

Like I said, I have a major antenna project going on.

50 foot tilt over universal aluminum tower (Big hole with 6 cubic yards of concrete)

DX engineering hex beam

double bazooka for 40
another one for 30

a alpha delta plain jane 20 meter dipole

six meter dipole

and the 260 foot doublet.

And the OCF dipole will remain, untouched, in the only tree in the yard.


If it doesn't rain today, I'll use the winch on the jeep to lift the tower into place.

In the mean time, is that 'dot' on the Ten Tec logo orange or red?

Mike, Wb8vge
Mike Bryce
prosolar at sssnet.com



On Jul 13, 2013, at 7:56 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:

> Mike et al;
> 
> Frankly, I think we've whipped the general OCF topic to death.   Personally I have thoroughly enjoyed the discussions and I've leaned a lot, mostly for my future antenna location.  The results and info provided from others has proven to illuminate a wealth of information.
> 
> While, as Rick said, I don't personally nor presently favor OCF antennas, it may become one of my "needs" an thus discussions such as these are very fruitful.
> 
> Secondly, the balun discussion is one that could go on for years.    There are indeed many valid uses for the various balun configurations.  And as Rick pointed out, just because one does it, doesn't make it correct. Sometimes companies play "follow the leader" and end up with less than optimum results.  What was in demand for applications 20 years ago may not be the same as the needs today.
> 
> My concluding point, lets keep an open mind, lets learn from others and lets enjoy the hobby.  After all it is a hobby and not a profession.
> 
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Bryce" <prosolar at sssnet.com>
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