Just to prove a point, I have used a lawnchair, and a metal garbage can,
to make HF contacts. If you really want to get on the air, you can.

My record is 6 miles on 80 meters with a six inch wire end loaded with a soda
can (too young at the time to get a beer can easily).

jw
k9rzz

J999w wrote:
Just to prove a point, I have used a lawnchair, and a metal garbage can,
to make HF contacts. If you really want to get on the air, you can.


My record is 6 miles on 80 meters with a six inch wire end loaded with a soda
can (too young at the time to get a beer can easily).


Big mistake - beer cans help, if for no other reason, it makes it easier
to lie about the results after emptying said can.

But isn't it true that you really can get on the air with anything?
Sure, you won't win DX contests with a 6" wire, but if you really want
to get on the air, you can.

Woo-hoo! I think I will get on 80 CW right now. See ya!

KZ1O

I have made HF contacts while using a KW Kan dummy load as an antenna.
I was doing some Transceiver alignment while transmitting into the dummy
load and to my surprise when I unkeyed, I had a station calling me.
I know people who have made HF contacts while using bed springs or a piece
of aluminum foil as an antenna.
I always thought an aluminum ladder would make a great vertical especially
with a few ground radials under it.
Ace - www.WH2T.com

"J999w" wrote in message
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Just to prove a point, I have used a lawnchair, and a metal garbage can,
to make HF contacts. If you really want to get on the air, you can.

My record is 6 miles on 80 meters with a six inch wire end loaded with a
soda
can (too young at the time to get a beer can easily).

jw
k9rzz