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Forum: Under the Awning 12-19-2016, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,811
Posted By WA6CDE
Ahhhh well we just got a 31 ft AS... and have...

Ahhhh well we just got a 31 ft AS... and have started to install the ham gear in it. We did it back in 1973... and probably will improve on the design so as to be able to use the 5BTV for a flag...
Forum: Under the Awning 12-19-2016, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,811
Posted By WA6CDE
Did Wally Byam (airstream orginator) have a ham radio license

I Just asked if Wally had a ham radio license as some of the pictures showed him talking on what looks like a home made radio set.... We got this back from the group...

Hi…
I have been asking...
Forum: Antenna Solutions 11-12-2015, 01:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 35,957
Posted By WA6CDE
Well the question still is around... where to...

Well the question still is around... where to mount the antenna... on the RV, tow vehicle, ground.... where...

Here is my two cents worth... if you put it on the RV... you only have one option.....
Forum: Antenna Solutions 03-01-2015, 08:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 11,694
Posted By WA6CDE
5 Band vertical for airstream and others (1970 rev 2015)

(Note... I tried to upload this as a file and it wouldn't... with pics and drawings... email me and I will send you the orginal file with them )
DESIGNED By G.M. AMTHOR WA6CDE (1971)
(Rev 2015)
...
Forum: Under the Awning 11-15-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,695
Posted By WA6CDE
Wink I used to use the hustler mobile whips for...

I used to use the hustler mobile whips for years... until I came across the high sierra 1800 Pro... it tunes DC to daylight all with one antenna..
As to the difference... the hustler low power...
Forum: Antenna Solutions 08-02-2014, 01:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,290
Posted By WA6CDE
Tape measure antenna

Indeed they made one at hygain also... had one.. kinda heavy thought... but their was a article in EHAM on how to build one. I think the bigger problem is the left over tape measure inside the...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 08-02-2014, 01:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,285
Posted By WA6CDE
Hello from Sacramento, calif.. where it is HOT...

Hello from Sacramento, calif.. where it is HOT HOT HOT>...
happy to be here...

G.M> WA6CDE
Forum: Antenna Solutions 03-20-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,971
Posted By WA6CDE
I have been using the hustler 4/5/6 btv now for...

I have been using the hustler 4/5/6 btv now for years. I orginally thought up the mount for the 31 ft Airstream trailer that I lived in while in the service. Using the rear bumper as the mount......
Forum: Antenna Solutions 03-20-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,971
Posted By WA6CDE
I once made a great vertical using a hollow...

I once made a great vertical using a hollow fiberglass flag pole... although I understand that you can get fiberglass painters poles...

To which you then put a small little pully or turn around...
Forum: Rag Chew 08-29-2009, 04:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,463
Posted By WA6CDE
Actually in testing we did ... front mounted was...

Actually in testing we did ... front mounted was actually a little bit better in impeadance than the rear mounted. (we took two screwdrivers.. on on back one on front and tested 'em) Of course we...
Forum: Antenna Solutions 08-21-2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,733
Posted By WA6CDE
Have one ...never used it... know several that...

Have one ...never used it... know several that have 'em and they all think they are the cats meow.... will part with it if you are looking for one. Got it for the 706 and HiC antenna but never got...
Forum: Antenna Solutions 08-21-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,006
Posted By WA6CDE
Which is better

Ok this should open up some new coffee ...

I have seen some of the hams mobile antennas for HF.. most in the US are mounted on the rear of the vehicle. (car, PU, etc) Normally on the left side so...
Forum: Rag Chew 08-21-2009, 09:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,463
Posted By WA6CDE
Mounting the HF antenna front or rear

Ok this should open up some new coffee ...:beer:

I have seen some of the hams mobile antennas for HF.. most in the US are mounted on the rear of the vehicle. (car, PU, etc) Normally on the left...
Forum: Rag Chew 08-21-2009, 09:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,035
Posted By WA6CDE
Old/new Airstream radio club

anyone know what happened to the old WBCCI radio club. The old Airstream group appears to be gone. :hello:
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