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Old June 17th 05, 04:28 PM
Al
 
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Damn it Allen, what I am saying is coax is coax and it will behave the
same regardless of what antenna it is connected to.

I feel you missing the whole point.

I am not attacking you antenna. I just disagree with your advise on
its installation.


Hello, Danny, K6MHE

I am not missing the point, I just have a different point I have to
deal with.
Check the last few posts, especially the one from Roy.
Can you imagine trying to explain that to some one that don't
understand why
the coax he took off an old computer network don't work with his 2
meter radio.
You have to realize, a lot of times I am dealing with hams that just
got their
license last week. One's that have trouble putting a connector on
coax.
A lot of the time they don't even have an SWR meter, or they are trying
to use one from their old CB.
The ham buying a $39. antenna that don't have to be tuned or adjusted,
is
at a different knowledge level than a ham that can set up an EME
station.
I am not an antenna guru, I know less about coax & baluns than I know.
That's why I have been reading this newsgroup for the last 10 years.
Why heck, I cant even spel.
The OSJ is a good entry level to antennas. It get's them on the air,
so
they can learn more.
I think I am doing a good service. At least I feel good reading the
e-mails I get almost every day from people using my antennas.

73 Al Lowe N0IMW