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- Tue May 31, 2022 11:40 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Just got an SW-3B. Any advice ?
- Replies: 10
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Re: Just got an SW-3B. Any advice ?
Hi Bob, I have no experience with the SW-3B, but can offer some thoughts on your other questions... Easiest first. Bioenno sells LiFePO4 chemistry batteries. They are more expensive than some similar chemistry batteries, but I appreciate the consistency and support that comes from a brand name. LiFe...
- Sun May 29, 2022 8:41 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Frequency Agile Antennas
- Replies: 13
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Frequency Agile Antennas
I use wire antennas for my portable activations. Over time I moved from dipole to 49:1 EFHW and 9:1 random wire, because of ease in changing bands. I'm still experimenting, and would be interested to hear about others' experiences and preferences. How important are quick band changes to your field o...
- Fri May 27, 2022 6:47 pm
- Forum: Questions & Advice
- Topic: Antenna Supports
- Replies: 11
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Re: Antenna Supports
I have used wire antennas for all of my field activations to date, including purchased and homebrew dipole, 49:1 EFHW, and 9:1 "random wire" varieties. Living in the wilds of Penn's woods, I almost always have a tree available, so a throw-line is my preferred support system (almost always ...