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I run a ZS6BKW antenna which does one or two extra bands than compared to the G5RV. Bought mine when I was in the UK at my other homebase. At the time the demand for this antenna was so big, the UK ran out of stock and I had to get is shipped to my door from Germany. For space limitations not a bad antenna at all.
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I must say, I am always able to copy you Mike, whether I am in KZN or WC, and of course in JHB your signal is so huge I have to use my attenuators. Once I move from GP I need to decide on what antennas to use for my new QTH, and am very keen to try out the BKW. I must manufacture one
You might recall that while visiting Struisbaai recently I used a portable end-fed and had great experience using just 1W to anywhere in SA. The location must have a lot to do with it, probably a lot of salt water in the ground?
I don't know if my new neighbors will allow me to erect a vertical. I'll suss it out when I get there, but at least I am fairly confident the end-fed will work. It's practically invisible, which of course is important nowadays.
The antenna is the only connection a transceiver has to the world. It is a vital component, which I guess we should focus more effort on.
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(10-04-2025, 09:54 AM)ZS6ARW Wrote: I must say, I am always able to copy you Mike, whether I am in KZN or WC, and of course in JHB your signal is so huge I have to use my attenuators. Once I move from GP I need to decide on what antennas to use for my new QTH, and am very keen to try out the BKW. I must manufacture one
You might recall that while visiting Struisbaai recently I used a portable end-fed and had great experience using just 1W to anywhere in SA. The location must have a lot to do with it, probably a lot of salt water in the ground?
I don't know if my new neighbors will allow me to erect a vertical. I'll suss it out when I get there, but at least I am fairly confident the end-fed will work. It's practically invisible, which of course is important nowadays.
The antenna is the only connection a transceiver has to the world. It is a vital component, which I guess we should focus more effort on.
A new life awaits you Anthony, I hope you are collecting boxes. But yes I will miss your QSO's however from there on 20m most likely we can stay in contact.
Honorary Life Member of Long Island CW Club # 4856 (USA)
Cwop Life Member # 3247
Radio: ICOM 7100 / 100 watts / ZS6BKW Antenna
Location: KG33XV
rhonoHono