Some of you might have read my Long Wire thread and I was just wondering on opinions for verticals.

I do not have much in the way of space so I am looking for something very space effecient.  Could I run the vertical up along the wall?  Would that cause any problems?

Opinions would be greatly appreciated as I try and work out this antenna situation.

Thanks,
Ryan (VE3ROO)

How would the loop work?

Like I said it is about two stories high which works out to be about 40 feet high.

I live in a rental town house with a flat roof.  I don't have much in the way of space so I am very limited in what I can do here.

My plan as it stands is to put a long wire on the roof between 100 and 150 feet long.  I will raise the wire off the roof using a series of bricks.

Any thoughts on this?  Any ideas as to what else I could do here?  I have a 28x19x28 three sided back yard with 7 feet tall fencing to work with as well.

Any input would be very much appreciated.

Most of the time I would...

You know what guys?  There is horror stories in all hobbies right across the board.  I am a young ham myself and I have been welcomed into the community.  There was times where I was given a lecture by some OF (old fart) who thought that his way was the only way to operate.  You know something?  I don't remember his call, know why?  Cause I could care less about the bad contacts I make.  But the good contacts I make far outweigh anything close to what the bad ones do.

So yes, young hams speak up.... We are the future and we need to get fellow young blood into hobby.

I am looking for some ideas for club activities... please share any and all ideas you have...

Thanks much, VE3ROO

Just forget I even asked  Thanks for getting back to me.. it was actually a plastic piece of protective covering that was causing the problem.. I just didn't see it at first.. moment of weakness, will try not to have it happen again  Thanks again for the reply

Evening everyone,

Just installing a Dual Band antenna (Anli is the brand) and the PL259 connecter will not connect to the antenna... any ideas why?  I was under the impression that everything is pretty standard as far as coax connectors go (at least for antennas)

Any help would be greatly appreciated,
VE3ROO

Hello Everyone,

I am looking for pictures of Hams in action for my local ARES group. We have been asked to put up a display and as such need pictures.

Please reply here or email me at rjo@rynet.com if you can help in finding some.

73, VE3ROO

Can you send a QSL direct as a post card?  I mean by just putting the stamp and address on the back of the card?

Thanks,
VE3ROO

Looking for a straight forward and easy to use (free would be nice) program to transfer my log to on a once a week sort of basis....

Thanks,
VE3ROO

Being a Basic ticket holder most of my contact is going to be with people not far away from my location.  Should I send QSL cards to stations I talk to?  I print my own cards so it is not to big a deal.  Will I be, umm, laughed at for sending a card to someone who lives 20 minutes away from me?

Thanks guys, 73,
Ryan, VE3ROO

Hello There Again eHam,

Just a quick question on logging for 2 meters.  Do people usually log when ragchewing on a repeater?

Thanks, 73,
Ryan, VE3ROO

Hello,

I have had my ticket now for 6 months but have not been able to get on the air.  So the time has come for me to buy a radio.  I have but one question left that I cannot seem to answer for myself.. maybe you all can help

Handy Talkie or Mobile Unit.. that is the question.  I see the merit in having both, and I will, when I have the cash, be obtaining both.  So ... I can have one or the other.  What should it be?  Any suggestions?

Is 5w enough?  Do I spend the extra couple of dollars and get the mobile? Will I be able to communicate via repeaters and simplex with just an HT?

Any opinions on this would be great.. thank you much,
VE3ROO

What is the best way to learn code?  I know this will spring up everyone's personal favourite methods.. so I am open to opinions

Thanks guys,
VE3ROO (Ryan)