NorCal Doublet - Want One?
The NorCal Doublet is a really neat antenna. It is an ultra-light doublet configuration antenna that uses computer ribbon cable for it's construction.
I have been experimenting with some antennas to add to my go-kit as well as something I can take with me on a hiking trip. For light weight you can't beat the NorCal Doublet. I weighed mine at a whopping 3oz! That is the entire thing - including the feed line (no support, just what is in the picture). The antenna is 44' long with a 28' feed line, all made from one 50' length of 4-conductor computer ribbon cable.
I am all out right now (Jan 16 09). If you are interested in one (or a few), let me know. If I get enough interest I might make up some more. At this point Im not going to bother with getting the materials until I get at least 5 inquiries.
If you are interested, E-mail me. Once I get 5 inquiries I will send out an E-mail again to finalize your order. Once I get the money I will order the materials. I figure I can get them out in 2-3 weeks from the time of order (ordering, shipping, construction).
They are $15.75 through paypal or $15 with check/money order - packaged, shipped, and ready to run. All you need is to hook it to your tuner and support and you are on the air!
E-mail me at kc8qvo@yahoo.com for ordering and availability. I prefer payment by paypal (faster), however I will accept a check or money order but will wait for reciept of payment before shipping. As of January 16th I have 0 left.
I make no claims of performance or characteristic impedance by band. They are built the same as described in the original article. I had extra wire so I figured I would make up a few and make them available to other portable operators who might be interested. First come, first served! Once my current batch is out I can make more, but my supply right now is limited.
I have been experimenting with some antennas to add to my go-kit as well as something I can take with me on a hiking trip. For light weight you can't beat the NorCal Doublet. I weighed mine at a whopping 3oz! That is the entire thing - including the feed line (no support, just what is in the picture). The antenna is 44' long with a 28' feed line, all made from one 50' length of 4-conductor computer ribbon cable.
I am all out right now (Jan 16 09). If you are interested in one (or a few), let me know. If I get enough interest I might make up some more. At this point Im not going to bother with getting the materials until I get at least 5 inquiries.
If you are interested, E-mail me. Once I get 5 inquiries I will send out an E-mail again to finalize your order. Once I get the money I will order the materials. I figure I can get them out in 2-3 weeks from the time of order (ordering, shipping, construction).
They are $15.75 through paypal or $15 with check/money order - packaged, shipped, and ready to run. All you need is to hook it to your tuner and support and you are on the air!
E-mail me at kc8qvo@yahoo.com for ordering and availability. I prefer payment by paypal (faster), however I will accept a check or money order but will wait for reciept of payment before shipping. As of January 16th I have 0 left.
I make no claims of performance or characteristic impedance by band. They are built the same as described in the original article. I had extra wire so I figured I would make up a few and make them available to other portable operators who might be interested. First come, first served! Once my current batch is out I can make more, but my supply right now is limited.
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