ROB'S ANTENNA SETUP - Video Post


ROB'S ANTENNA SETUP
A Video Post


 Come to Mount Evelyn and visit my place. Wonder around the backyard and take a look at my antennas. Feel free to leave any comments or suggestions below or on the YouTube page.



73 and have a great weekend everyone!

 Rob Wagner VK3BVW


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  1. PE4BAS, BasFebruary 26, 2016 at 11:02 PM

    Nice to see your shack and antennas Rob. Very nice environment there. 73, Bas

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    1. Rob WagnerFebruary 27, 2016 at 10:04 AM

      Thank you Bas. One day, I'll do a video of inside the radio shack! Best wishes, Rob

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    2. GhoseCoyMarch 27, 2016 at 1:17 PM

      Introduce your equipments also. 73 de VU2UT

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    3. Rob WagnerMarch 27, 2016 at 7:16 PM

      GhoseCoy - Of course!....eventually. 73 old friend!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2016 at 10:01 AM

    Hi, Rob. Thanks for sharing. It was nice to see your set-up. I am moving from a 1.6 acre lot in the country to a small 24th floor condo in Chicago. Most of my DX will be done from the car, although I plan to install a 20-meter Isotron ham antenna on my terrace. Hopefully, the height will make a difference. I also use a Wellbrook ALA1530-AL2 loop antenna for most of my shortwave DX. I enjoyed the video and like your report. 73 MIKE N9OVQ

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    1. Rob WagnerFebruary 27, 2016 at 10:14 AM

      Hi Mike, thanks for the feedback on the video. Good luck with the big move from the country to the condo - hope it goes well for you. I have not used an Isotron antenna, and reviews of it appear to be mixed - some love it, some are disappointed. From some reports, a few people appear to have had trouble tuning it. I guess it depends on the expectations of the user! However, the Wellbrook should work well for listening at the condo. Cheers and 73, Rob VK3BVW

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