Now get on the air—and keep the hints coming.
Stick a metal ruler (12" or 24") directly to the fiberglass or wooden mast using double-sided foam tape, aligned vertically with the antenna element. Use a small spring clamp or a plastic clothespin on the ruler as a temporary stop. New- Hints and Kinks for the Radio Amateur
Tried-and-true tricks, fresh twists, and shop-tested solutions for the modern shack Now get on the air—and keep the hints coming
Before snapping the bead onto the cable, wrap the coax with one layer of friction tape (cloth electrical tape) or two wraps of vinyl electrical tape where the bead will sit. Then push the bead over the taped section. New- Hints and Kinks for the Radio Amateur
By WB2FAS (In the spirit of the original QST column)
Now get on the air—and keep the hints coming.
Stick a metal ruler (12" or 24") directly to the fiberglass or wooden mast using double-sided foam tape, aligned vertically with the antenna element. Use a small spring clamp or a plastic clothespin on the ruler as a temporary stop.
Tried-and-true tricks, fresh twists, and shop-tested solutions for the modern shack
Before snapping the bead onto the cable, wrap the coax with one layer of friction tape (cloth electrical tape) or two wraps of vinyl electrical tape where the bead will sit. Then push the bead over the taped section.
By WB2FAS (In the spirit of the original QST column)
