[WVDXA] Meeting

[Clark L. Stewart]

Hal,

      Gee, the Inverted "L" is already pretty much a "Stealth" antenna.  I 
could get some blue wire and it would just look like part of the sky.  As 
for the radial system, I'm using a single elevated radial.  The antenna is 
just like a dipole with one leg parallel to the ground and about 5 or 6 
feet above the ground and the other leg runs vertical for about 55 feet 
then goes horizontal.

      But, I wouldn't want to get you in any trouble.  Maybe next trip I 
can get you a balloon or a kite and you can use it to raise a vertical and 
folks will just think you are playing around.  Oh, well.  Thanks 
anyway.  Maybe I'll manage to hear some other 4X on Top Band sometime.

      As for my power on Top Band, if I need it and it is a "weak" station, 
I run the amp at 800-1500 watts.  But, just tonight I worked PJ5NA on CW 
and NP4A on SSB with 175 watts both on the first call.

      Again, have a safe and pleasant trip and we'll see you at the next 
meeting when you return from your world-hopping.


Clark, W8TN



At 11:09 PM 1/8/2008 -0500, you wrote:
>Thanks Clark. Sorry about the 160m situation. I could take the inverted
>L but the problem is where to put it.  I try to operate somewhat sleuth
>mode as much as possible with a portable vertical from the balcony of
>my room, etc.  I am afraid anything as elaborate as an inverted L for
>160 and accompanying radial system might raise a few eyebrows.  I just
>don't want to go down that path.  Maybe we can help you with a schedule
>with one of the guys over there. It's a shame 4X4NJ ain't over there
>right now.
>
>I been meaning to ask you how much power are you typically pumping into
>your L on top band?  I could rig up something using an auto tuner I
>have had for several years but it is only good for 200w....
>
>Yes, I will be happy to order the Dinner tix this year.  So let this be
>a "first call" to see who is interested in having a seat at the WVDXA
>table....  How bout it guys?  Who is planning to attend the DX Dinner
>this year?  I will consider Tim, KC8UHE on the list, W8TN, W8HC, W8ZT,
>and W8HYX thus far.  Sorry that Phil W8UV has to skip this year to
>attend another event.  So let me know folks, please.  Last year we came
>real close to filling a table.
>
>73 es DX de Hal 4X/W8HC