On Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:18:36 -0500, Michael Coslo
wrote:

Richard, I dare say that the 3 meter limit, and the horrible mismatch
achieved with such an antenna just might be part of the whole idea of
part 15 transmission. The user isn't supposed to put much of a signal on
the air. It's supposed to be a technically poor setup.

Hi Mike,

All duly offered in the past.

Seems like a good way to go for the kid would be to buy a kit or
better, build a radio from scratch, keeping within the legal limits.

That too was offered.

the dark side of the net had to have it's way with the subject.

I have these visions of you making Darth Vader sounds, and saying
"I...am your father T."...... 8^)

Myself, I would substitute Dark Helmet from "Spaceballs"
"I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate."
given the avalanche of other advice that filled the void.

Lone Starr:
"What's that make us?"

Dark Helmet:
"Absolutely nothing!"

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC