Some of us have been playing with Moxon antennas. Mike, W5EGO, has an MFJ SWR analyzer. I'll see what we can do about testing the SWR of your dipole and/or building a Moxon for the shack. 73, Steven KE5GAU On 11/28/06, Judson Ahern <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > At the Southern Cross shack: > > I've made up a power cord to connect the 50W Kenwood 2m rig to the 11A > power supply. I also cobbed together what is probably my sorriest-ever > excuse for an antenna, but I had to use what was there. :-) It's a dipole, > hung from the ceiling by tucking one end under a ceiling panel (for vertical > polarization). It does work - I could hit 146.88, and 147.06, including > the east-side input. > > However, I do have a couple requests (since it's my radio ;-): > > Until someone comes up with a better antenna, make sure my temp is hanging > up there, and keep transmissions short. I have no idea what the SWR is, > although it's cut to the nominal length of 468/146.5 feet. > > Also, when you are not using it, turn it and the power supply off - duh. > Finally cover the radio with the plastic bag until we can come up with a > better cover. I like to keep my gear looking (and working) good, and that > room is a particular problem since the windows don't completely close, so > dust will be a problem. > > Otherwise, enjoy! > > 73, > > Jud W5JA > > -- > Dr. Judson L. Ahern > Professor Emeritus, Geophysics > School of Geology & Geophysics > University of Oklahoma > Norman, OK 73019 > [log in to unmask] W5JA