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Old 05-05-2013, 07:29 AM   #4
N3LYT
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I think there are more antenna options then people! I use a screw driver antenna on my camper it does a good job and does not require a tuner but for field day you'll want something bigger like Andy said a dipole or a vertical. At least during field day you won’t have to have the camp ground owner jumping on you from a great height about launching wire into his trees! If you have a lot of people during field day they often don't change bands and you may coordinate with them and just build a dipole for the one band you'll be using. Dipoles are great and can be thrown in a bag very simple to make. Ladder line can be used for two bands there are so many options that is what the fun is all about! Here is one I set up some times it a lot of fun and draws a good crowd (if you are lucky they often volunteer to help) it can be used on 10,12,15, and 17 meters by sliding the elements in and out.
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