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Subject: Sigma Vs
Author: Tim Ellison <tellison@itsco.com>
Date: 30-Apr-2003 12:17:21
If attack squirrels are not the answer, this group will do.

http://web.wt.net/~psherr/squirrels_in_black.htm

-Tim
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Tim Ellison ( tellison@itsco.com )
Integrated Technical Services ( http://www.itsco.com )



>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: KEN SILVERMAN [mailto:k2kw@prodigy.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 10:43 AM
> To: Ray Albert (by way of Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>);
> force12talk@qth.com
>
> > 1 If placing the Sigma V 35-50 feet away from any obstruction, how
> > does
> one
> > keep the feed line perpendicular to the feed point for such a
> > distance/
>
> You don't need to keep it perpendicular for that length.
> Some people just use a post X feet (5-6' is a SWAG) from the
> vertical as a support, and then run the rest on or below
> ground to the shack.
>
> > 2 Do most users switch to RG 8U for longer runs?
>
> Using better coax is always a worth-while investment! On
> 10m, you will easily save about 1 to 1.5 dB per 100' by
> changing from RG58 or RG8-X to RG8U. If your run approaches
> 200', going to something like LMR-400 is very worth it, as
> you save even more dB's on the higher frequencies.
>
> > 3 Does using an ant tuner at the rig offer any benefit
> with the Sigma?
>
> For the most part, no. If you operate within the 2:1 VSWR
> curve, the loss due to mismatch is negligible.
>
> > 4 What methods are being employed to keep the ant out of reach of
> > persons who might pass by?
>
> Trained attack squirrels.
>
> Kenny K2KW
>
>
>
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30-Apr-2003 Ed Thierbach
* 30-Apr-2003 Tim Ellison
30-Apr-2003 KEN SILVERMAN
30-Apr-2003 Malcolm Ringel
30-Apr-2003 Ray Albert
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