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I am reluctant to buy Chinese stuff. I don't like supporting Communist countries. I would rather pay more for one made in Japan or elsewhere unless the price difference was overwhelming.

I'm hoping to buy one under $200. I primarily want 2 meter. UHF would be nice but not necessary. My main concern is operating range. I would like to be able to use it while in the Upper Peninsula in Michigan while camping and on ATV rides. I have no experience in HT and would like some...

Maybe I'll just do that. Take down the G5RV and put up dipoles for each frequency I want to use.

How well would a Hustler 5-BTV work on a tower next to my house? I wouldn't be able to install radial wires in all directions.

I might be able to. I have a G5RV Jr now at about 40' high in a tree on one end and on top of a basketball goal on the other end. I risked putting it up without requesting permission and nobody has noticed it, or if they have they haven't said anything. It sort of blends in and isn't real...

One other thing. The tower would have to be placed next to my house and I would be very limited on putting down any ground radials.

I've talked to the HOA and have gotten permission to erect a tower up to 40' but I'm limited on the type of antenna. I can't put up any kind of beam or similar large antenna. I'm pretty much restricted to a straight vertical type antenna. What would be a good choice for a HF antenna at 40'...

I have a LDG Z-100 Plus tuner. I was wanting to get my antenna as close to being tuned instead of just relying on the tuner. Thanks

OK. :headbang I'll just wait until the weather is fairly nice and spend the time necessary to get it right. Thanks, John

Can I tune it for length about 5-10 feet above ground? I was just wondering if I could do that instead of having to put the antenna up and taking it down several down to obtain the right length.

I went to Frankfort, Indiana today and took the General exam. And I passed it. :thumbup: Now I'm going to start studying for Extra.

No I don't. I'm going to try to find it and call them though.

Thanks guys. I' going Saturday morning. I hope that works out. I'm all ready to take the test.

I drove about 50 miles to take the General exam tonight but when I got there it was cancelled. One VE showed up and 4 other people to take a test. It seems the club got kicked out of the Emergency Management office space they were using. :cursing: So I'm going to drive to another town...

Mine also came today along with some other items.

I ordered a Jetstream. Thanks for the info. John

Has anyone used a Jetstream CO201 antenna switch? I was wondering if there is something to be aware of because it's quite a bit less expensive than some others. Jetstream Antenna Switch Thanks, John

I had thought about that. But both my radio and my multimeter indicates it's 13.9 volts. Then again, they both could be off the same amount. Oh well, if 13.9 doesn't hurt anything I won't worry about it.

OK, thanks for the info guys.

I bought an Astron RS-35M power supply. I hooked it up and I checked the voltage and it is putting out 13.9 volts instead of 13.8. I suppose that's OK isn't it?