Thomas Magma wrote:
I am worried about what is legal and what is not legal.
Hi Thomas,

Then sifting legal advice from ad-hoc postings is a poor remedy for
worry.


I agree with you, however this is not the intelligent answer I was looking
for.

Why? Are you seriously worried about getting arrested for using an
antenna analyzer?

It's really time to step back and take a deep breath, Thomas. If you
can get wrapped around the axle about this non-issue, there are plenty
more legalistic pitfalls in amateur radio to give you an ulcer.


I like to think there are people that participate in certain newsgroups that
are more knowledgeable on specific topics than I am.

If what you are looking for is specific written words blessing the use
of antenna analyzers, I doubt that such a thing exists. Then again, I
haven't looked for anything either. People have been sending tiny
amounts of RF up their antennas to find out things about it since before
Methuselah, selling and buying instruments of apparent contraband
without anyone getting too excited. 'Til now.

Respectfully suggest that you start looking for your evidence. Most of
us are happy to assume that when used for the intended purpose, an
antenna analyzer is legal and acceptable. If you think it might not be -
and I have to assume that you do, do the research and prove it.

That's my answer. You can decide if it is intelligent or not ;^)


If I start asking
questions to the FCC or ITU it will be a huge drawn out process. I was
hoping someone knew the answer so I wouldn't have to go that route.


It might make for part of Riley's speech at Dayton next year... ;^)

- 73 de Mike KB3EIA -

Michael Coslo wrote:
People have been sending tiny
amounts of RF up their antennas to find out things about it since before
Methuselah, ...

Mike, do you really think the Nephilim were people?
--
73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com

Cecil Moore wrote:
Michael Coslo wrote:
People have been sending tiny amounts of RF up their antennas to find
out things about it since before Methuselah, ...

Mike, do you really think the Nephilim were people?

I guess it depned on whther you thing they were descended from the
begatten of Seth and Cain or the Anakim.

I wonder if they used an antenna analyzer on the Ark??
;^)

You been out of town? I haven't heard much from you lately.

- 73 de Mike KB3EIA -

"Michael Coslo" wrote in message
...
Cecil Moore wrote:
Michael Coslo wrote:
People have been sending tiny amounts of RF up their antennas to find
out things about it since before Methuselah, ...

Mike, do you really think the Nephilim were people?

I guess it depned on whther you thing they were descended from the
begatten of Seth and Cain or the Anakim.

I wonder if they used an antenna analyzer on the Ark??

Nope the Doves had Radar (;-)
Lamont

Michael Coslo wrote:
You been out of town? I haven't heard much from you lately.

I have moved to a new QTH and only had dialup for
awhile - hardly worth the effort of dialing.
--
73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com

I have moved to a new QTH and only had dialup for
awhile - hardly worth the effort of dialing.
--
73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com
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Cecil , Great antenna web site . Intent to implement your 'no tuner'
dipole with 450 ohms feeder by adding bits of feeder operated by relays
with quadruple change over contacts.
I assume it is alright to build the lot in a box made of MDF with the
450 Ohms ribbon coiled up.
An open perspex sheet would be somewhat difficult to accommodate in my
shack.

Frank GM0CSZ / KN6WH north of Scotland

Highland Ham wrote:
Cecil , Great antenna web site . Intent to implement your 'no tuner' dipole with 450 ohms feeder by adding bits of feeder operated by relays with quadruple change over contacts.
I assume it is alright to build the lot in a box made of MDF with the 450 Ohms ribbon coiled up.
An open perspex sheet would be somewhat difficult to accommodate in my shack.

The only way to coil up 450 ohm line is to keep all
parts of each coil at least 3-4 inches from all other
coils. A spiral will work but you certainly *cannot*
successfully coil up balanced ladder-line as you
can with unbalanced coax.
--
73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com