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I used this on the recent CQ DX contest as a SOSB on 20 meters. Granted, it was a contest, so LOTS of people were on air but this antenna allowed QSO with Alaska, Hawaii, Japan, Columbia, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Chile, Mexico on an Icom 750 at " | I used this on the recent CQ DX contest as a SOSB on 20 meters. Granted, it was a contest, so LOTS of people were on air but this antenna allowed QSO with Alaska, Hawaii, Japan, Columbia, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Chile, Mexico on an Icom 750 at " | ||
- | SWR were mostly ~ 1.5 or lower with occasional spikes, reflected power was low. I operated | + | SWR were mostly ~ 1.5 or lower with occasional spikes, reflected power was low. I operated |
- | Though I used insulated wire, there might be a risk of someone or animal getting RF burn. But radials were slightly above ground, area was at a dead end with lots of brush around, I had a clear view of vertical and radials while operating. Radials | + | Though I used insulated wire, there might be a risk of someone or animal getting RF burn. But, area was at a dead end with lots of brush around |
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- 1/2" (IIRC) grey PVC sections to join bamboo stake poles; at least 1/2 the poles fit; they vary in OD. | - 1/2" (IIRC) grey PVC sections to join bamboo stake poles; at least 1/2 the poles fit; they vary in OD. | ||
- | - 16.5' #28 vertical wire direct to coax | + | - 16.5' #20 vertical wire direct to coax |
- 4 ground radials direct to coax shield; two radials are ~ 7' others ~ 4' | - 4 ground radials direct to coax shield; two radials are ~ 7' others ~ 4' | ||
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This is a work in progress and not thoroughly field tested. e.g. not tested in high winds! | This is a work in progress and not thoroughly field tested. e.g. not tested in high winds! | ||
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