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by k8zfj
Fri Apr 11, 2025 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introduction and....
Replies: 2
Views: 31380

Re: Introduction and....

Kinda like a FD. Just go do it & have fun. Your set up routine mite be clumsy at first but who's counting?
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by k8zfj
Fri Apr 04, 2025 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Simple ATU
Replies: 5
Views: 110394

Re: Simple ATU

I agree about the z match. Have built several blt+ that worked just as well if not better than an em-2
by k8zfj
Fri Apr 04, 2025 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Simple ATU
Replies: 5
Views: 110394

Re: Simple ATU

I agree about the z match. Have built several blt+ that worked just as well if not better than an em-2
by k8zfj
Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:48 am
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: M10 thread pitch
Replies: 4
Views: 82422

Re: M10 thread pitch

https://snakeclamp.com/search?q=m10&type=product

Have used one of these that work perfectly with 17' telescoping

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by k8zfj
Fri Jan 31, 2025 8:50 pm
Forum: Field Kits and Reports
Topic: k6ark efhw capacitor
Replies: 3
Views: 155311

Re: k6ark efhw capacitor

Hi Geoff
I've built several ununs with and without the cap and have yet to experience any ill effects without it at for 40 to10m efhw antennas used at 10w or less power levels.
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by k8zfj
Sat Nov 30, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elecraft KX1
Replies: 5
Views: 91863

Re: Elecraft KX1

Keep it !
by k8zfj
Thu Sep 26, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: PreppComm MMX Nomad
Replies: 2
Views: 64403

Re: PreppComm MMX Nomad

Just get on the air and do it. Accuracy and speed will come with experience
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by k8zfj
Wed Aug 14, 2024 9:30 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: How to attach a wire antenna to a fiberglass pole?
Replies: 10
Views: 144002

Re: How to attach a wire antenna to a fiberglass pole?

I've used a 1 or 2 #64 rubber bands, also provides some strain relief and easy to replace as they wear out
by k8zfj
Wed Aug 14, 2024 9:30 pm
Forum: Questions & Advice
Topic: How to attach a wire antenna to a fiberglass pole?
Replies: 10
Views: 144002

Re: How to attach a wire antenna to a fiberglass pole?

I've used a 1 or 2 #64 rubber bands, also provides some strain relief and easy to replace as they wear out
by k8zfj
Wed Jul 03, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 13 Colonies
Replies: 5
Views: 101300

Re: 13 Colonies

I'll try to get on air from RI