The Nano VNA is a great analyzer. I recommend it. It will help you with any antenna you wish to buy or build. Again building it would be better. I can help you source most of the parts localy.
On Sat, Oct 7, 2023, 10:00 PM David Morefield <da...@fluffyshotme.com> wrote: > I agree with Anthony about building it yourself. I have built a couple > from parts and I prefer them over the kits that I have built. > > With regard to the antenna analyzer, this is what I am using and it is > fine for my needs - https://amzn.to/46A5mYk I would encourage you to > watch some YouTube videos on how to calibrate it prior to use. > > David Morefield > > Owner - Fluffyshotme Photography > > *da...@fluffyshotme.com <da...@fluffyshotme.com>* > > 281-960-5253 mobile > > > <http://www.fluffyshotme.com> > > > On Sat, Oct 7, 2023 at 9:44 PM anthony moro via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: > >> I know you are being told the buying the ARRL EFHW is a good idea, but as >> one that has built many EFHW antennas. I would recommend building it. It is >> cheaper and most parts can be sourced in town. If you have any questions or >> need help doing so let me know. >> >> On Sat, Oct 7, 2023, 9:09 PM Rudolph Ackerman via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> >> wrote: >> >>> I have built the ARRL EFHW kit. It works fine. The kit come with >>> wire to make to work for 10-40 meters. You can get a longer wire and it >>> will work for 10-80 meters. >>> >>> That said MOST HOA rules state you can dow what ever in your back yard >>> as long as it cant be seen from the front street. So with that I would >>> suggest one of the DX Commander antenna's. You can set these up in the >>> back yerd and odds are you wont see it from the street.. >>> >>> Rudy Ackerman >>> 281 460 7384 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 08:20:39 PM CDT, Amal Phadke KT5AC via >>> BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi everyone, >>> >>> Like many hams, I live in a HOA restricted subdivision, >>> so a permanent HF antenna is not practical. I have been thinking for a >>> while about EFHW as a temporary antenna which I can set up and take down >>> quickly. My question has probably been asked many times so please forgive >>> this relatively new member for asking again. The question is do you use an >>> EFHW antenna and is it a good solution for HOA limited subdivisions? >>> >>> ARRL sells EFHW antenna kit for $80. It is cheap and certainly seems >>> like it will be fun to build. It works up to 40m, but I suppose it will be >>> possible to extend it to 80m with a loading coil. I am considering MFJ-1910 >>> 33-ft telescoping fiberglass mast with the antenna. As I like more choices, >>> can anyone suggest other options/alternatives for the mast? >>> >>> Also, any suggestions for a good and reasonably priced (< $400) antenna >>> analyzer? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Amal – KT5AC >>> ________________________________________________ >>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>> >>> BVARC mailing list >>> BVARC@bvarc.org >>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>> Publicly available archives are available here: >>> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >>> >>> ________________________________________________ >>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>> >>> BVARC mailing list >>> BVARC@bvarc.org >>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>> Publicly available archives are available here: >>> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >>> >> ________________________________________________ >> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >> >> BVARC mailing list >> BVARC@bvarc.org >> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >> Publicly available archives are available here: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >> >
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