Simple and Inexpensive Dipole and V Antenna Mount

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by KL7JR If you do lots of experimenting with whip type antennas, here is an idea for a unique, simple and inexpensive method for mounting them! The Simpson Strong Tie “T” (aka hurricane connector) runs less than $5 at Home Depot or Lowes and already comes with two 1/2″ holes predrilled. Just bend (or use…

The Static Bleed Off

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Static Bleeder for Any Antenna by Phil Salas – AD5X Many antennas don’t have a means of bleeding off static build-up. This includes the popular Hustler BTV-series of verticals, dipoles without transformer-type baluns, and many other antennas. While this is typically not much of a problem, I am always concerned about possibly damaging my antenna…

DIY : Double CAT and FT857d

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There an issue of using YAESU “FT857d” transceiver CAT control in conjunction with the YAESU antenna tuner “FC40”. It controlled through the CAT. Thus it is not possible to use the CAT together (example with E-LOGBOOK or other devices) through the same CAT Port. While developing “FT857d” transceiver the YAESU engineers have envisaged a baypass…