On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 22:44:41 GMT, "tom" wrote:

OK, I'm sold --- a groundplane vertical it will be. In fact, I think I'll
go ahead and make it ahead of time so it's already set up and ready to go
when I get the IC2200H.
Thanks again for all the help ...


Seeing that you are getting the rig in the future, you might want to
take your antenna to the shop when you pick up your rig. They will
probably be glad to see that it is tuned for your radio so you don't
ruin it.


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73 for now
Buck
N4PGW

Now that's a good idea --- I'll just have to make sure I don't jab anyones
eyes out on the subway (I'm car-less in Canada). I'm trying to imagine just
how bulky it will be, hmmm --- I should be able to manage it, I think.

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73
Tom H
VA7FAB

Now that's a good idea --- I'll just have to make sure I don't jab
anyones eyes out on the subway (I'm car-less in Canada). I'm trying
to imagine just how bulky it will be, hmmm --- I should be able to
manage it, I think.


1/8" brass welding rod is soft. If I were you, I'd cut the elements long
enough to turn the ends into little loops, for eye protection.


Ed K7AAT