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Old December 6th 06, 04:40 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
John Smith John Smith is offline
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Default A cheapy all band antenna

John Smith wrote:
Bill Turner wrote:

This has to be a troll. Nobody in their right mind would ever build
such a kludge.

Bill, W6WRT


Bill:

I can tell, you never seen my "Beer Can Antenna." (made with REAL beer
cans!--they were steel back then.) Seemed to work best the first day I
built it, and had to empty the cans ...

Regards,
JS


Bill:

Forgot to mention, it was for 10 meters, monopole.

Been considering a 160 meter dipole. Probably need some help getting
"materials together" and construction with that project (most likely
take a few days.) I am just beginning the math to figure out how many
36 packs I will need.

I expect it to be more efficient due the new fangled aluminum cans and
the expected lower losses in dc resistance!

Regards,
JS