[SARC] SARC meeting Thursday Night

[John Brown]

Pat, 
I will be interested in a couple of these antennas.
I will be glad to pick up the materials needed for as many of these antennas as we have interest?
Let me know how many we need to build and I will help you get up the materials.

John - KE4HIE
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Pat Henagan 
  To: SARC 
  Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 5:48 PM
  Subject: [SARC] SARC meeting Thursday Night


  Fellow SARC members,

  At the February meeting we discussed building "Tape Measure Beam Antenna" and having a fox hunt.  I attended the March "NOARC" meeting where Steve Mullins, KE4VGB demonstrated how to build the antenna.  One member said he had his antennas mounted in the attic pointed at the Crestview repeater and used it when there was an electrical storm in the area.

  I built one antenna for less than $ 3.00. with all new materials except the 1inch tape measure which I found at a local hardware store which had been returned under warranty ( broken at end).

  If you will e-mail me that you are interested in building a "Tape Measure Antenna" I will bring all materials needed, except 1 inch tape measure and RG 58, to the meeting and we will build together.

  You can build your antenna with 3/4 or 1/2 inch PVC pipe. ( I used 1/2 inch ) If you would like to buy your own materials you will need 
      1    1 inch wide tape measure that can be cannibalized for the antenna
      2    4 way female connector in 1/2 or 3/4    (1/2 inch is .79 each at Breedlove)
      1    standard "T" in 1/2 or 3/4
      1    24 inches of pipe    ( Breedlove Building Supply sells 4 foot 1/2 for $1.00 and have 3/4 also)
      6    stainless steal pipe clamps that will fit over 4 way connectors  ( I will bring cable straps)
      1    piece of RG58 in the length you prefer but no shorter than 2 foot with a connector for your                   radio on one end
      1    5 inch piece # 14 or smaller wire to make a hairpin for tuning

  Some one please bring antenna tuner for checking antennas after assembly.

  I will have a set of plans at the meeting or you can download plans at
  http://www.n6mrx.com/Antenna/tape_measaure_beam_optimixed_for_.htm

  Look forward to hearing from you and seeing everyone on Thursday night 7:00 PM Andalusia Public Library Annex.  We will discuss having a fox hunt after we get some antennas built.

  Pat Henagan
  KG4LNX
  President
  South Alabama Radio Club


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