Smitty Working On SOMETHING: Dave's Antenna, Part 1
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Күн бұрынWhile on a business trip to Seattle, my friend Dave asked me to help him hang an HF antenna, a G5RV, in some trees on his property. We have a crossbow, some rope, fishing line, and little patience for the cold and rain which eventually drove us back inside to the warmth.
BUT! We have proven the concepts, and know what we need next time to make it work (spoiler: stronger fishing line). We'll try again when I'm up here next in March.
G5RV Details: www.hamuniverse.com/g5rv.html
@VE3EAL 7 жыл бұрын
Here's what always works for me. Try drilling a hole through a golf ball and tying it to the line of a fishing rod. Then just cast over the tree. It works extremely well and it's surprising how high you can get the line.
@TerryFrenchy 3 жыл бұрын
Cool video, showing real-life attempts.
@noobtoobvids 3 жыл бұрын
Stretch it between two trees, using a pulley system, leaving the feed point out in the open. Don't forget to install drip lines (short wire or string hanging down) uphill from the center to bleed off water. It helps. A 4:1 Balun at the junction will really help. BTW - A doublet is a much better design. :)
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