Texas National Guard Armory Tank & Dodge Caravan Strange Antenna!
Hi Guys,
I participated again this year on Sunday afternoon and wanted to give a report.
I used a tank at the local Texas National Guard armory for the antenna and started with a counterpoise of some chicken wire. Moved up to a Dodge Caravan counterpoise and had better luck. Worked stations as far from me as Rochester Minn on 75, 40, 20 and 10.
Lash up was-
I have included one pic and can send more if you desire. Thanks for another great year.
Jeff Montgomery
WB4WXD
Palestine, Texas
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73 de Erik, nØew
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