[bars] Squirrels (was 20m Directional Antenna)

[KC1SOZ]

Squirrels. This reminds me that I finally discovered the 100% effective
squirrel and chipmunk nemesis. Slinkies. I kid you not. I hung one each on
the shepherd's hooks where I hang bird seed, and weighed down the other end
to keep it stretched. Stopped both the squirrels and chipmunks cold. The
birds use them for entertainment.

73,
KC1SOZ Juan

On Mon, May 22, 2023 at 8:19 AM Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 via bars <bars at w1hh.org>
wrote:

> This is true. I bought good quality Times RG-213 For my beam at the first
> Westford QTH and I’m still using it (yes, I tested it in 2019 before
> putting it back up :-) ). Just replaced the 6m run with free hardline
> because the squirrels ate the coax.
>
> 73,
>
> Steve Wedge, W1ES/4
>
> Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
>
>
> Sent from Proton Mail for iOS
>
>
> On Sun, May 21, 2023 at 21:01, n1hts <n1hts at comcast.net
> <On+Sun,+May+21,+2023+at+21:01,+n1hts+%3C%3Ca+href=>> wrote:
>
> Go to www.dxengineering.com. You can't go wrong there, or m2inc.com. Put
> it up right with good coax and it will last years.
>
> Jim
>
>
>
> Sent from my Samsung Galaxy , an AT&T LTE smartphone
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: "Jason M. Sanroma - K1NAD" <K1NAD at sanroma.net>
> Date: 5/21/23 8:46 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: bars at w1hh.org
> Subject: [bars] 20m Directional Antenna
>
> Hello,
>
> I am looking into getting a 20m directional antenna set up at my QTH. But
> I am not sure exactly what I am looking for at the moment and would like to
> hear some suggestions if any of you have any.
>
> I have a few specific questions that will help to form my choice:
>
>    1.
>
>    1. What are the key factors to consider when selecting a directional
>    antenna for 20-meter operations? Are there any specific specifications or
>    features I should be looking for?
>
>
>    2.
>
>    2. Could you please suggest some reputable brands or models that have
>    proven to be effective for 20-meter communications? If you have personal
>    experience with any of these antennas, I would greatly value your insights.
>
>
>    3.
>
>    3. Are there any particular antenna types that are known to perform
>    well for 20-meter operations? I would like to understand the pros and cons
>    of different designs, such as Yagi, Log-Periodic, or Magnetic Loop
>    antennas, in order to make an informed decision.
>
>
>    4.
>
>    4. Considering the budget aspect, are there any cost-effective options
>    or DIY antenna projects that I could explore? I am willing to invest time
>    and effort if it leads to a more affordable solution without compromising
>    performance significantly.
>
>
>    5.
>
>    5. Lastly, do you have any additional advice or tips that could help
>    me in my quest for a 20-meter directional antenna? Any personal experiences
>    or lessons learned that you would be willing to share would be invaluable
>    to me.
>
> Thank you for your time and I hope to hear some of your suggestions!
>
>
> 73,
>
> Jason Sanroma K1NAD
>
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