Adding the extra wire would be a problem since the yard is 50ft wide and 30ft deep.The best bet would be to replace the DXCC with a DXLB plus which will fit nicely in the backyard.I find dipole antennas are much quieter than verticles at my location.Now if I could hjust find someone selling a good used DXLB plus I will be happy.

                                          73 Russ   VE3ELL   

I turned on my FT90R the other day and the fuse blew next to the radio.The fuses next to the power supply were fine .I checked the output of the power supply which proved fine.I checked the power line for shorts but it was good.I am not sure why the fuse would blow even when a new one was put in place and the same thing happened.The antenna line is fine as well as the swr.This really has me stumped.Any ides out there as to what went wrong.

                                      Russ  VE3ELL

Thanks,looks like the best way to go would be putting the DXLB plus antenna up.It will only add 10ft to each end which will fit in my small backyard.

                                          73 Russ     VE3ELL

I used 4 inch plumbers pipe.Before I finished the basement I installed the pipe with a plastic conduit box on the outside of the house to route the coax thru.The pipe drops down to the floor in the basement.This is large enough to easily pull any size coax thru.Our house has an above ground basement which made this an easy task.I enclosed the pipe in the wall when I finished the basement.If you are getting a new house built you could ask the builder to install such a pipe that can be used for routing coax thru.You can run plastic conduit from the junction box outside to your antenna site for added pest protection from squirrels etc.

                                                    73 Russ   VE3ELL

I am currently using the Alpha Delta DXCC with great results.Has anyone modified this antenna so it can be used on 160M ? Is it worth the trouble or should I just purchase a DXLB plus ?

                                                               73 Russ   VE3ELL

I would like to thank all those that replied to my question.Hopefully one of the Ham supply stores in Ontario will have a sale on for boxing week.Merry Christmas & Happy New year to all who read this message.In the year 2011 I will have been licenced for 20 years.I really enjoy this great hobby.

                                                     73 Russ   VE3ELL

Hello ,
        I would like to know what type of headset from heil is best for the FT1000MP MKV Field.Any suggested settings would also be appreciated.

                                                   Russ  VE3ELL   

Thanks for the info,I have heard a few AM stations on 80 & 40M here.I do not use an amp so I will be barefoot with only 25W on AM.I am on the air at about 430am each weekday before I head off to work.Perhaos I will try 1.888 Mhz before the summer storms make it impossible.

                          73 Russ  VE3ELL

I would like to know more about operating AM on 160M band.Are there nightly nets operating 160M AM ? I use a Yaesu FT1000MP MKV Field with a 43ft vertical antenna.I will be only operating QRP at 25W max.Please feel free to comment.

                 THX Russ   VE3ELL

Hello,
      Has anyone tried using the Signalink USB with Windows 7 ? I would like to know what settings you use to have it work with Ham Radio Deluxe .
       
                              Russ  VE3ELL

I plan to retire in Newfoundland.I will be living just west of Marystown.Who do I contact about getting permission to install a 50 ft tower ?  Russ VE3ELL

I have a 50 ft Delhi tower that I plan to erect as a stand alone away from my house.I will be mounting only a Cushcraft MA5B antenna on it with Yaesu GS-800A rotor.I plan on installing 3 sets of guys on it.At what height and how far out should the guys be?Will I need guys at the top and middle of the tower for better stability? What size of foundation should I install.Thanks for your help Russ VE3ELL

I made a slight typo and wanted to find out how to modify it for only 160M as it already works on 80/75M.

I have used this antenna on the local net here (Ontars) 3.755 with no problem using 20- 25 ft radials .I will just use the Alpha Delta DXLB for 160M and also 80 and 40 depending on propagation.

Has anyone been able to modify the Hustler 6BTV antenna so it will also work on 75/80 160M bands.I would like to hear about your ideas on this.    Russ  VE3ELL