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system: You are Ken Browder, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Wayne Sarosi about "LPDA-HF".

They wrote:
WS> After 18 months the HF-LPDA is up and running.
WS> Anyone that wants the plans let me know.

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assistant: Hi, Wayne.
Sounds like something a lot of people would want. I would like to get
them and post them on my local Ham Message Base here at The AmaRad BBS.
Great job. Let us know what kind of, and how many, contacts you make with
this antenna in the next few months. I personally think that would be very
interesting.
Thanks for sharing.
Ken WW4X
system: You are Henry Edginton, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Looking for mod program for motorola".

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assistant: Hello All!
Looking for the motorola program for ibm pc to program maxtrac 100 & 300 uhf
bissiness band radios to amatuer freqs.Also schematic of interface (if any).
Any help appreciated as its new to me.Thanks in advance.Leave phone number or
call collect at 1-905-871-3010 after 6pm est.
Greetings from VE3UMK
system: You are Rob Dennis, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Wayne Sarosi about "LPDA".

They wrote:
WS> Any ideas for a new series on antennas?

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assistant: How about a TV antenna conversion to 2m or 70cm ?
 Not one of the `average' type tV antennas most people have but one of those
large `fringe range' antenna monsters.
 Largest one I have seen in RS catalogue is over 6 feet long and would be a
nice base to start from for a 70cm beam.
 Or maybe use it for a VHF/UHF LPDA base of `parts' to start with?
 Slice the boom down the middle length-wise and then work on the elements and
spacing a bit to cover 144,220,440,900MHz .
 What about the antennas that look like a parabolic dish for TV channels 14
and
upward ? I see this type a lot in the upstate New York area on several
ouses.
 Wonder if it can be used as a platform for a  1.2GHz or 10GHz project ?
system: You are Rob Dennis, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Edwin Olavarria about "2510".

They wrote:
EO> Does anyone have the mod diagram for adding 2 meters to the 2510
EO> or does anyone know where I can get such mods
EO> The only reason I am asking for the mod is that I heard that there was a
EO> mod listed in qst that could be orderd but no one that I know of has
EO> issue of qst anymore.........

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assistant: Edwin the only way to get the HR-2510 on 2m is with a transverter.
 There is no direct modification to convert it to 2m.
 The only legal-modification for adding bands to the 2510 are a Chipswitch
which is a change of the main microprocessor chip.
 For power output to a transverter there is a simple mod to let the radio
output only 100 to 200 milli-watts to drive a transverter.
hat
 Perhaps the mod you heard about was the Chipswitch mod ?
Chipswitch for HR2510:
 The ChipSwitch is a custom microcomputer chip designed to replace the
existing UNIDEN microcomputer chip in the HR2510/HR2600/Lincoln
radios,providing the following features:
 30 Memory Channels with temporary channel lockout and repeater offsets.
 Extended Frequency with manufacturer hardware of 24.800 to 29.999MHz.
 Programmable:
 Seek & Scan Function     Channel UP/DOWN Buttons   Microphone UP/DOWN
Buttons.
 Transmitter Timeout      Transmit Frequency Range
 Split Frequency Operation: Allows for transmit on one freq. while receiving
on another.
 Span Underline Cursor: Allows scanning through band in 10Khz increments.
 Does this mod sound like the one you wanted Edwin ?
system: You are Wayne Sarosi, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ken Browder about "LPDA-HF".

They wrote:
> WS> After 18 months the HF-LPDA is up and running.
> WS> Anyone that wants the plans let me know.
KB> Sounds like something a lot of people would want. I would like to get
KB> them and post them on my local Ham Message Base here at The AmaRad BBS.
KB> Great job. Let us know what kind of, and how many, contacts you
KB> make with this antenna in the next few months. I personally think
KB> that would be very interesting.

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assistant: In a message to Wayne Sarosi <05 Feb 97  9:41> Ken Browder wrote:
Hmmm, I don't know if they are on ascii. the report/instructions
are on paper since there is a drawing, SWR charts and more.
I believe I have something on ascii but it's not the same. However,
the basic plans are in the ARRL Antenna Handbook. It just takes a
calculator and some time.
I belive I have already made 750+ with it during Desert Storm. It
was up during that time but suffered a 100 mph down draft during a
nasty storm. It was totaled. But it's back up and running better
than before.
73,
-WS
system: You are Johnny Carter, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Wayne Sarosi about "Duplexers".

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assistant: Wayne,
   I really appreciate all the help.
I sure hope all of this works out for me.  I have the radio (master II)
converted now.  I am using a a RC-100 controller, and a ts-32 tone
board.  There is a guy in Dallas (Jim) that has built a set of duplexers
out of 1 5/8 heliax.  Has them running on a 6 mtr repeater.  I got on
his web page and looked at them and they looked pretty neat.  The only
problem was to get them to work really good on 2 mtrs, I would have
to come up with some 2 1/4 or larger heliax.  Would not know where to
even begin to find that.
  I think that I will just build the cans and be done with it.  Once I
get them done, I will send you a pic if they work out and let you
know exactly what I used for materials and stuff.  If it isn't to hard
and materials are readily available, I just might try and build a few
to sell them.  I know I can beat the price of the commercial companies.
Course I wont have the overhead they have either.  Oh well, will just
have to wait and see.
  Again,  thanks for the help.
Johnny
system: You are Chris Boone, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bill Rister about "6m Nut...".

They wrote:
>  The one active repeater in Houston is very seldom used.

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assistant: *** Quoting Bill Rister to Harvey Harbicht dated 02-05-97 ***
Well IF it was on a STANDARD Rptr channel (52.xx in/53.xx out) instead of the
hermaphrodite channel of 51.65 in/52.65 out (totally AGAINST the bandplan as
currently published in Texas....but I guess some groups dont have to follow
bandplans) it MAY have more activity....
I had one planned before I moved to Dallas......oh well, lack pof cooperation
in Houston is a big problem.....too bad it may never get solved..
Chris
WB5ITT
(with 10/6 and 220 under construction for Dallas)
system: You are Art Clemons, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Wayne Sarosi about "LPDA-HF".

They wrote:
WS> After 18 months the HF-LPDA is up and running.
WS> Highest SRW is 1.8:1 on 17 MHz and the low end of CB but who cares
WS> about those freqs. Most are 1.1:1 on the needed bands.
WS> SMOKIN' HF LPDA. Gain at ~7dB (conservative).
WS> 22 foot boom, slightly larger than a 20m mono bander(three element) and
WS> 1 dB less gain but five bands), 1:1 BALUN req.
WS> Anyone that wants the plans let me know.

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assistant: I would, how can we arrange something?  E-mail address is n8blk@aol.com,
or afclemons@msn.com.  73 de n8blk/3
system: You are John Mudd, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Rob Dennis about "LPDA-HF plans".

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assistant: I would appreciate a copy also.
Please advise ant postage/duplication costs.
thanks John kc5gmm
p.o. box 73492
houston, texas  77273
system: You are Wayne Sarosi, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Andrew Nicolson about "LPDA-HF".

They wrote:
AN> I'm wondering if you would mind sending
AN> me the plans.... I'm in New Zealand.
AN> Is it possible to send them on Fido or as a file???
AN> Andrew,   ZL2UGF

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assistant: In a message to Wayne Sarosi <06 Feb 97 12:59> Andrew Nicolson wrote:
It would be a bit tough since there is a drawing, SWR charts,
and a number of pages for instructions. It would be easier
just to copy and mail them to you. Send your address to me
at:
     Wayne Sarosi
     995 Alabama Street
     Titusville, FL 32976-2064
     USA
I'll copy it off and include the last SWR reading from this month
after I refurbed it. I'll mail it next day.
-WS, KB4YLY
system: You are Wayne Sarosi, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Johnny Carter about "hdn".

They wrote:
JC> Does anyone know is doing the HDN now ?
JC> I tried to netmail Lee Laird through 1:124/7009 but did not show up
JC> in the nodelist.
JC> Who has it now and how do I get subscribe to the file areas ?
JC> Johnny

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assistant: In a message to All <06 Feb 97 17:07> Johnny Carter wrote:
I couldn't say who runs it now. Lee is off with his wife ona riding Harleys
now. I heard he had a new job somewhere else. I have seen him
on HAM but not recently (within the past month).
-WS
system: You are Wayne Sarosi, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "LPDA-2".

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assistant: Author's Notes:
I would first like to point out that I am an aluminum tubing pack rat. I
have had enough antenna parts to build a set of three element yagis for
our team on field day. Antenna tubing is fairly easy to come by if you
take the time to hunt it out. Many hams have tubing they are begging
to get rid of. There are hams that become SKs and the widow would be more
than happy to have you remove the antennas. There are beams that have
taken a dive during a wind storm or some that have been replaced because
of bad traps or corrosion.
Much of the tubing I have is old. It can be restored to near new condition
with the wire wheel on a workbench grinder. This is probably the single
factor in which I was able to build this LPDA for under $200. Tubing is
expensive and prices vary from state to state. You can beat the system
by scrounging the tubing and reconditioning it.
The insulators can be procured from KLM at $15 each plus shipping.
Anything else can be procured from True Value or Ace hardware. Use Stainless
Steel hardware for everything you do. It's more expensive, but saves you
in the long run.
-WS
system: You are Bill Rister, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Chris Boone about "6m Nut...".

They wrote:
CB> *** Quoting Bill Rister to Harvey Harbicht dated 02-05-97 ***
CB> >  The one active repeater in Houston is very seldom used.
CB>
CB> Well IF it was on a STANDARD Rptr channel (52.xx in/53.xx
CB> out) instead of the hermaphrodite channel of 51.65 in/52.65
CB> out (totally AGAINST the bandplan as currently published in
CB> Texas....but I guess some groups dont have to follow
CB> bandplans) it MAY have more activity....

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assistant: On 02-08-97 Chris Boone wrote to Bill Rister...
 I'm not disputing bandplan plans, but I doubt if the split had much
 to do with lack of use in the Houston area.  Instead, I submit that
 most of those running mobile units are using converted radios with
 no tone, just as I'm about to do as soon as it arrives.  I do have
 a TS-60 in the shack and I do know several who have purchased the
 706 since its introduction.  But most of those owners leave the
 expensive rig in the shack and use the cheaper single-frequency
 rigs in their vehicles.. hence locked onto 52.525 with no provision
 for using the repeater no matter what the split and/or tone.
___
 * OFFLINE 1.56 * An ounce of example is worth a ton of advice.
system: You are Edwin Olavarria, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Rob Dennis about "2510".

They wrote:
RD>  Perhaps the mod you heard about was the Chipswitch mod ?
RD> Chipswitch for HR2510:
RD>  The ChipSwitch is a custom microcomputer chip designed to replace the
RD> existing UNIDEN microcomputer chip in the HR2510/HR2600/Lincoln
RD> radios,providing the following features: 30 Memory Channels with
RD> channel lockout and repeater offsets. Extended Frequency with
RD> hardware of 24.800 to 29.999MHz. Programmable: Seek & Scan Function
RD> Channel UP/DOWN Buttons   Microphone UP/DOWN Buttons. Transmitter
RD> Transmit Frequency Range Split Frequency Operation: Allows for transmit
RD> one freq. while receiving on another. Span Underline Cursor: Allows
RD> scanning through band in 10Khz increments.

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assistant: Hello Rob!
Friday February 07 1997 14:28, Rob Dennis wrote to Edwin Olavarria:
temporary
manufacturer
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Ok thanks I already have most of this there was a mod made to the radio so
that I could get the 10 meters comes in very handy for lissening to cw wile I
learn I have most of what you stated above other then the 30 memory channels
and repeater offset. I guess the person that read the artical must of mis
read it or mis quoted it he was talking of a mod for direct 2 meter operation
but like you have stated and like I found out after I wrote this message that
would be next to imposible without all kinds work going into it. it would
almost be like building a new radio and I guess it would just be cheaper for
me to buy anthoer 2 meter. the extra stuff that chip does that I do not have
would be nice I'll have to check on that unless you have anymore info about
it..
Thanks a lots have a nice one..........:)
Edwin de N3YKL
... Economics is not dependent on politics for its success
system: You are Tom Rutherford, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Tom Walker about "144-148 Bands".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting TOM WALKER to TOM RUTHERFORD <=-
-> Hey, it's 20 times the number of "channels" available on the CB band!
-> :-)  All kidding aside, though, you also have 50-54MHz (the non-code
-> portions, natch), 222-22something MHz, 440-450MHz, and so on, and so
-> forth.  Lots of places you can go without code.  Lots more places you
-> can go *with* code, but I have a sneaking suspicion that this is
-> going to change after the next WARC.
TW> NO Codes have FULL privedledges on 6 meters. there are NO
TW> restrictions either as to Frequency or Power limits different from the
TW> General Class and Higher on any Ham frequency above 30 Mhz.
-=> 73 de Tom Rutherford, N8EUJ -- Team OS/2 <=-

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assistant: Right, but if you're not interested in doing code, you don't wander down
into the code portions.  They're a good place to learn and practice,
though, if you want to upgrade.
... Just took an IQ test. It came back negative.
system: You are Richard Jank, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Wayne Sarosi about "LPDA-HF".

They wrote:
WS> After 18 months the HF-LPDA is up and running.
WS> Highest SRW is 1.8:1 on 17 MHz and the low end of CB but who cares
WS> about those freqs. Most are 1.1:1 on the needed bands.
WS> SMOKIN' HF LPDA. Gain at ~7dB (conservative).
WS> 22 foot boom, slightly larger than a 20m mono bander(three element)
WS> and  1 dB less gain but five bands), 1:1 BALUN req.
WS> Anyone that wants the plans let me know.

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assistant: Wayne Sarosi wrote in a message to All:
I'm interested in the plans, Wayne
I'll ship you postage...
Thanks for taking the time.
TTYL,  Richard  KC7XZ
9564 E. 42nd Street
Tucson, Arizona  85730
system: You are Richard Jank, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Johnny Carter about "hdn".

They wrote:
JC> Does anyone know is doing the HDN now ?
JC> I tried to netmail Lee Laird through 1:124/7009 but did not show up
JC> in the nodelist.
JC> Who has it now and how do I get subscribe to the file areas ?

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assistant: Johnny Carter wrote in a message to All:
Well he's still listed as the main contact for HDN in the most recent
Filebone.NA   If Lee Laird has dropped out, possibly we could list who takes
it over...
Any questions, Netmail me to Origin line below
TTYL,  Richard KC7XZ
system: You are Wa4Mjf Ronnie, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Wayne Sarosi about "144-148 BANDS".

They wrote:
> Actually, you have 6m (50-54MHz), 2m (144-148MHz), 1.25m
> (222-225MHz),
> 70cm (420-450MHz), 33cm (902-928MHz), 23cm (1240-1300MHz).
>
> That about covers it.

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assistant: Actually, a no-code Tech has all amateur privledges above 30 mHz,
much more htan what you listed, Wayne.  The Tech ticket is for encouraging
the use and development of the VHF/UHF/SHF and EHF spectrum.  That is
why it was created in 50s,  few Techs today seem bound to follow in
the footsteps of earlier Techs.  73 de Ronnie
system: You are Wayne Sarosi, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Art Clemons about "LPDA-HF".

They wrote:
AC> I would, how can we arrange something?  E-mail address is n8blk@aol.com,
AC> or afclemons@msn.com.  73 de n8blk/3

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assistant: In a message to Wayne Sarosi <07 Feb 97 17:14> Art Clemons wrote:
I'll drop you an EMail tonight at the aol address. I have a link
to the internet via FIDO.
-WS
system: You are Wayne Sarosi, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Rob Dennis about "TV antennas to Ham".

They wrote:
> WS> Any ideas for a new series on antennas?
RD> How about a TV antenna conversion to 2m or 70cm ?
RD> Not one of the `average' type tV
RD> antennas most people have but one of those
RD> large `fringe range' antenna monsters.
RD> Largest one I have seen in RS catalogue is over 6 feet long and
RD> would be a nice base to start from for a 70cm beam.
RD> Or maybe use it for a VHF/UHF LPDA base of `parts' to start with?
RD> Slice the boom down the middle
RD> length-wise and then work on the elements and
RD> spacing a bit to cover 144,220,440,900MHz .
RD> What about the antennas that look like a
RD> parabolic dish for TV channels 14 and
RD> upward ? I see this type a lot in the
RD> upstate New York area on several houses.
RD> Wonder if it can be used as a platform for a  1.2GHz or 10GHz project ?

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assistant: In a message to Wayne Sarosi <07 Feb 97 14:38> Rob Dennis wrote:
There is a lot of cutting and modifications to get a TV antenna
to work on the ham bands since the antenna is made for TV channels.
It's actually easier and cheaper to make your own LPA to cover 50-1000
MHz. There are spacing problems, element lengths, matching. And if you take a
close look at a TV antenna the elements are folded not spun or drawn.
With all the work required and you would have to have a very good
understanding of TV antennas.
Now this one is possible especially on 10GHz.
Just change the feed and go for it.
-WS
system: You are Wayne Sarosi, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Ham Tech message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Rob Dennis about "LPAs".

They wrote:
WS> That is something I was going to do here except it would be for 50MHz
WS> to 800 MHz. I want to constuct it so it sits on an AZ-EL rotor.
RD> Wayne how long is this going to work out to in boom-length ?
RD> I'm trying to keep the boom no longer
RD> than 16 feet as I have a tree next-door
RD> What if I keep the BW narrow for the SSB/CW portions of each
RD> band only and work my calculations to optimize the antenna for
RD> that specific area only ?
RD> A little window of 800Khz or so in each
RD> SSB/CW portion should be enough for
RD> most CW or SSB work on 6m,2m or 70cm.
RD> I only want this for SSB/CW as I plan on a pair of co-phased Cushcraft
RD> dual-band beams (5 elements on each band) for use on 2m and 70cm FM.
RD> 6m FM is covered by the Ringo vertical for now so is not a problem.
RD> And if the window is only a 800KHz wide
RD> area the phasing stub should be able
RD> to cover just the SSB/CW portions only or
RD> am I getting into more of a problem
RD> with calulations for BW and phasing ?
> WS> 20m is basically flat, 17m is basically flat, 15m is surprizingly
> WS> flat since my roof flashing can run 40m without a tuner, 12m is
> WS> OK, 10m is just fine. All this with no tuner! So 17MHz and the low
> WS> end of CB are not that good but who cares.
RD>  Well you can always use the tuner for
RD> 17m so the rest are gravy with no
RD> tuner needed at all.
RD> I've been thinking of getting a few
RD> sections of scaffolding for working on my
RD> antennas as they are only up at 30-35 feet (soon to be 40 feet).
RD> Being near to the airport (less than 3
RD> miles away) I have to stay below 50
RD> feet or add a set of beacon lights and get permission to erect
RD> anything higher than 50 feet and all sorts of other paperwork from IOC.
RD> Compromise at 40 feet is that it is easier to work on and a
RD> large apartment block north of me acts as
RD> a partial block to intermod on 2m.

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assistant: In a message to Wayne Sarosi <07 Feb 97 13:52> Rob Dennis wrote:
It was around 16 feet. I still working on an inexpensive way of
turning in from vert to horz. I have designed a method but
need to test it out.
Lets' see. My antennas hang over my neighbors house but they don't care.
They have Bamboo under my antennas and I have to keep it trimmed for them.
I have a 50 foot sycamore which is encroaching the top of my HF LPDA.
It doesn't work that way. The antenna is Log Periodic. What you
are trying to do is optimize at specific frequencies which are not
log periodic from your starting frequency.
You can do that but not with the LPA. What you want is basically is one
antenna with multiband capabilities. Hmmm. That one might prove
interesting to design and build.
It'll be ... button pushing on the calcualtor.
No, 17MHz not 17m.
Sound neat. I'm near an airport too but the 80 foot white pines save
me from the FCC requirements. I'm only at 45 feet.
-WS