[Waverley ARS] ANTENNA COMPANIES

[Raffy Shammay]

Hi Saxon,
I assume you mean people who erect antennas. (You can buy excellent antennas
relatively cheaply over the internet). There are an incredible variety, each
with relative merits and disadvantages.


I used a television antenna mob a long time ago for a dipole between two TV
masts. I had to get the antenna ready to be hung, and give them clear
instructions as to what I wanted. Do not assume they are experts in antenna
theory or can give you advice as to what is the best antenna in your
situation.

If you want to install a horizontal dipole and you need someone else to do
it, I assume it is intended to be at a great height. You need to plan how to
get to it in future for maintenance or tuning. With a horizontal dipole, a
good idea would be to prepare a couple of marine grade pulleys. They're
about $15 each.
http://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?item=82271&search123=pulley
&intAbsolutePage=1

Then youll need some UV resistant rope. I usually get 6 mil. You will at
least 2.5 times the height of your masts.
http://www.whitworths.com.au/main_listitems.asp?cat=153&Cat1Descr=Rope%2FWir
e%2FRigging&Cat2=543&Cat2Descr=Superbraid


You probably should schedule an antenna survey party one day at your place.
A few WARS members for a couple of hours will at  least give you advice and
design tips.

cheers
Raffy

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  Subject: [Waverley ARS] ANTENNA COMPANIES



  Who are the recomended companies/buissiinesses/ individuals that are good
ore specialise in setting up antennas.


  VK2FXEN

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to smile. :)




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