[Antennas] Vacation antenna ?
Darryl J. Kelly
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Sun, 9 Feb 2003 21:18:12 -0600
I have a photo tripod with a Hustler RV mount attached to pan. I mount my Hustler
masts and resonators just like I use mobile. I have 24 radials, 3 sets of 8
made from CAT 5 network cable, lengths from about 8' to 15'. I stretch them
from top of tripod, usually extended to about 2' high, and arrange them in a
circle as best as possible. All would fit easily in a cloth type golf bag, longest
part is mast, about 3'. I have about 25' of RG-Mini8 attached to RV mount, radials
also permanently attached. I have not had much success with signals inside motel
rooms, too much metal and concrete most places. Some hotels have a small balcony,
best place for an antenna that I have found, private, doesn't need to be protected
from passersby, and usually don't have to ask permission. Hope this is of interest.
73,
Darryl, KK5IB
>I'll be travelling often in retirement and would like to operate from
>motels. Has anyone had experience operating from motels and have some
>suggestions on hf antennas to to use? I've tried arandom wire out the
>window using a tuner for 20M, without much success.
>Thanks for any info.... 73, Terry, WA=D8ITP
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