Back on the air - HF 20 Meters

[Rod]

I purchased a Cushcraft R8 antenna, and once I finished building it, I discovered that it was way too tall, heavy and bulky for where I wanted to mount it. Stathadol recommended that I go with a dipole. So, I purchased a Buckmaster OCF dipole, and built my own mast from aluminum piping. I finally got the antenna strung, and it's performing amazingly. I have already worked several states, and best of all, no turner required.

If anyone wants to meet on 20 meters, shoot me a PM or post here. I'm on in the evenings...

 

[Bsneed51]

I purchased a Cushcraft R8 antenna, and once I finished building it, I discovered that it was way too tall, heavy and bulky for where I wanted to mount it. Stathadol recommended that I go with a dipole. So, I purchased a Buckmaster OCF dipole, and built my own mast from aluminum piping. I finally got the antenna strung, and it's performing amazingly. I have already worked several states, and best of all, no turner required.

If anyone wants to meet on 20 meters, shoot me a PM or post here. I'm on in the evenings...

Is 20 meters a dating site? Is this even English your speaking?




:laugh:

 

[souldog]

Ah hell, now you did it. Just ban him Rod.

 

[The Black Cloud]

Honestly, my father is a ham radio freak, but he doesn't know I smoke cigars. I'm hesitant to introduce him to you guys, but if you cross paths with WB6KEF, tell him I love him!

 

[StatHaldol]

Great job Rod!!

KE5FYR

 

[Gunpowder]

We should be up on 160M were real gentlemen are rumored to hang out. I have a 160M OCF can't recall many strong signals from CA. I'm only running 100W so hard to blast myself there. Farthest west I have had contact w/ is CO. Puerto Rico came in nicely one day but his wife called him away before I could make contact.

 

[chiefmd]

K5NVY here