Hello all,
I am working on setting up a temporary HF antenna that I can setup or
take down when not in use. For this, I am exploring MFJ 1979 telescope antenna.
I am not sure if this is the right choice yet. My idea was to use some
mount(yet to figure this out) in the backyard, run the cable inside the home
when I want to use HF. In addition, when I am visiting some park, planning to
mount if using some mag mount. I don’t have much of a backyard and wanted to
see if this antenna can be used at home and when I am visiting places. With
this info, I have few questions. Please bear with me as I am absolutely new to
Ham and might ask dumb questions. While reading, one thing I realized is that,
the antenna depends on the bands I wish to use. Well, at the moment, I want to
start with something that can get me on air for commonly used frequencies where
I can listen in and learn how to use the radio. At the moment, all I have is a
HF transceiver with builtin tuner.
1) Is 1979 a good antenna? It appears it is around $70 and I am assuming this
can get me started without breaking any bank.
2) Coax…looking at the options, this seems like a candy store and I can’t
figure out which one. I am guessing something around 50 ft in length might work
and my limited research shows LMR 240 might be good option. Is this true or
should I find a better alternative?
3) Any suggestions on mounts for the antenna that I can use in the backyard?
Ps: Thank you to Ed and Richard for pointing me in the right direction at
Fulshear farmer’s market. I am also researching on end fed antenna but this
will be a build/diy project.
Thank you for all the guidance and suggestions.
73
Venkata Appala KJ5BVS
pradhan...@gmail.com
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