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  1. Happy_Hamer

    What happens if a full wave loop comes up high in the middle?

    Yes, it does apply, Look at the spread sheet, it covers dipoles and loops Measure out how much wire you will be putting up. On line 6B of the spread sheet enter the constant for a loop, 502.5 ANY numbers you see on that graph are lengths NOT TO BE USED. You can even look on the...
  2. Happy_Hamer

    What happens if a full wave loop comes up high in the middle?

    Look at the manual, page 7, Matching Problems. Same info as the AH4, avoid multiples of a half-wavelength Physics is Physics, so the information from the spread sheet will work for any tuner.
  3. Happy_Hamer

    Buddipole Elecraft KX3

    I will be traveling to Sturgis South Dakota next week, August 8-12, for The Bike Rally. I have been playing with the Buddipole package I have during this week and putting all my settings for different bands on my notes section of the iPhone. Today I was playing with the Adjustable Shock...
  4. Happy_Hamer

    What happens if a full wave loop comes up high in the middle?

    Put the loop at shown on your picture, Be aware of the length of the wire, a few inches/feet could make a difference when tuning. Here is a link to an Excel Spread Sheet of wire lengths to AVOID http://www.worldwidedx.com/cb-radio-modifications/28593-wire-antenna-lengths.html This...
  5. Happy_Hamer

    Sturgis Operating Time/Mode/Frequency

    I will be posting to this thread when I will be on the air, mode and frequency. For further information, see the link below http://www.worldwidedx.com/worldwidedx-com-amateur-radio-club/142607-club-call-sturgis-south-dakota-special-event.html
  6. Happy_Hamer

    Club Call Sturgis South Dakota Special Event

    I will be reserving the club call for a special event August 8th thru August 12th 2012 The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Special Event Station Sturgis South Dakota Sponsored by the Worldwide Radio Forum Amateur Radio Club, W9WDX. To log a contact using QRZ, please go to...
  7. Happy_Hamer

    Kenwood TS-2000 owners please chime in...

    look at the alpha delta dx-ee 10-40 meter and only 40 foot long
  8. Happy_Hamer

    is there a website.........

    Check out this site, free registration I usually check out the different receivers to see if I can hear myself in different locations accross the country GlobalTuners - On-line remotely controlled tuners
  9. Happy_Hamer

    Kenwood TS-2000 owners please chime in...

    The Alpha Delta takes just as much room as a G5RV. As for the BTV series. No need for the 6 if you don't do CW (30 meter) As long as it is installed properly, you don't need a tuner to operate on the 5 bands the antenna is intended for. If you go to the band edges, the radio internal...
  10. Happy_Hamer

    iPortable iP60z Field SWR Antenna Analyzer

    I wanted to play with the analyzer so I set up my Buddipole as a VersaTee Vertical. Once set up, including the elevated radial wire,, I just "drug" the lead up and down the coil and watched the SWR and impedance on the iP60z until it was as close as I could be to resonance. I was also using my...
  11. Happy_Hamer

    Want to buy RG8X crimp tool

    For RG-58? F-pin/Coax/BNC Crimp Tool, RG58 / RG59 / RG6 846568022067 | eBay
  12. Happy_Hamer

    Modes of operation

    and,,,,,,,
  13. Happy_Hamer

    iPortable iP60z Field SWR Antenna Analyzer

    I have a friend who has the Autek and I was not as impressed with it as much, maybe because this is just so simple like me is why I like the iPortable LOL :biggrin:
  14. Happy_Hamer

    iPortable iP60z Field SWR Antenna Analyzer

    Here is a photo just for the size comparison I will make another in focus, but you can get a feel for the size
  15. Happy_Hamer

    iPortable iP60z Field SWR Antenna Analyzer

    Small video I put together iPortable iP60z Antenna Analyzer - YouTube
  16. Happy_Hamer

    iPortable iP60z Field SWR Antenna Analyzer

    Like many others, I have been using the MFJ 259B Antenna Analyzer in the field. I was watching an instructional video on the Buddipole website and seen the iPortable Analyzer. So I purchased mine from Buddipole so I can also purchase some extra clips for my antenna at the same time. Same price...
  17. Happy_Hamer

    Yaesu FTM-350 Review

    -0 Home Station, Home Station running IGate -1 Digipeater, Home Station running a WIDEn-N Digi, Wx Digi -2 Digipeater (#2 or) on 70cm -3 Digipeater (#3) -4 HF to VHF Gateway -5 IGate (Not home station) -6 Operations via Satellite -7 ANY HT or man-portable system -8 Boats, sailboats and...
  18. Happy_Hamer

    Elecraft KX3 Speaker Buzz Fix

    Is there enough "room" in the case to grind more? Are you going to try grinding more?
  19. Happy_Hamer

    2 elements done 1 to go

    Me too! Congratulations
  20. Happy_Hamer

    Dude makes a 40 meter vertical

    I use a Buddistick with an elevated radial and I do quite well on the air. This is a portable set up, so one radial is quick and easy, like a girl I dated in high school :thumbup: