Re: from Tim - FD thoughts...
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I think a dipole would be a better performer.? The end fed would only require 1 rope to hang up high.? With a pulley, a different antenna could be easily hoisted up in minutes.?
Tim
On Thu, Apr 29, 2021 at 4:49 PM KE4UW Dave < mossdj@...> wrote:
Tim, how does the end fed compare to a dipole.? We have dipoles available for 80-10. They are an easy install¡ªI put up dipoles for 80/40, 20, 15, and 10 by myself on Friday last year. Unless the end fed is better, not sure why we¡¯d go that way.?
Just curious. I¡¯ve never used an end fed.? ? Eddie.? Thanks for the zoom setup.
For me it won't work, because I'm planning to be out on the road with my bike during that time.
I'd love to play Field Day this June.? I have signed up to participate in the GA 400 bike ride that Sunday, so I'm only in on Saturday.
Since the group size will probably be smaller than normal, lets take advantage of that and make the scope of work for setup/teardown smaller as well.? I KNOW an end fed antenna isn't all that hot, but it's EASY to put up.? Maybe two or three of them?? I've got a never-used 20M end fed here at home.? Not sure how many radios we'd have going.? Maybe the 40M vertical out front??
And I love the contest style of operating, but maybe take advantage of the changes this year and play a bit more relaxed than usual?? Heck I might even enjoy playing on a digital setup for a while?? Certainly some of Eric's butt for dinner.? Swim a bit more :)
If we're small enough, put all radios on the back porch and forego setting up the big white tent?? I'll be available to teardown as needed, but not until that Monday (or later).
Tim, WK4U
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