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Spark Plug Antenna: setup and first try

Discussion in 'Amateur Radio News' started by K9KMV, Oct 9, 2021.

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  1. K9KMV

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    Yes I was using RG174
     
  2. AK5B

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    Will it improve gas mileage when operating mobile and, if so, what is the recommended gap?
     
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  3. K9KMV

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    It's design favors Electric Vehicles. No Gap Required.
     
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  4. K9NUD

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    Is this gluten-free? If so, sign me up!
     
  5. K9KMV

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    I didn't notice any gluten, so...
     
  6. KA0USE

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    it is a catchy marketing name, like the oldsmobile starfire. the olds didn't have anything to do with star travel or fire. at least the spark plug looks like a spark plug. the olds didn't look anything like a space vehicle.

    this spark plug gets way more miles per whatever than the olds!
     
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  7. M7BLC

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    Cool device. Minimalist is king in the QRP portable world and the choices just keep on improving across all the equipment needed. One simple lightweight backpack will be soon all that's needed. Still got the weight of the beer to carry I suppose lol.
     
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  8. KA0USE

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    sherpa. at least, all he/she has to carry back are the empties (no glass, please!)
     
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  9. KA0USE

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    pour le mercedes (pour moi, le 2CV!). au moins vous n’en avez besoin que d’un!
     
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  10. KC7JNJ

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    Une bougie d'allumage à 50 $ vaut plus que la 2CV.Hi ... But really I have a soft spot for the ole 2CV
     
  11. KA0USE

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    i hope everyone is happy- i just bought the plug only.
     
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  12. KA0USE

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    woo hoo! il vient aujourd’hui!!
    it's coming today!!
     
  13. KA0USE

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    it arrived, and i'm most pleased.

    i got to thinking (everyone run for the hills!)......

    could i put all 3 band wires on together, but somewhat spread apart?
    my thinking on this is the signal will automatically select the one of the proper length
    and i won't have to take it down to change bands.

    thanks heaps!
     
  14. M7BLC

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    Me I would use one wire with traps - my thinking is even more dangerous !
     
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  15. KA0USE

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    i had wondered about that and was also wondering whether that would be overthinking it.
    sometimes i give meyself a headache, BUT maybe i'll try the spread-wire and see what happens.
    here, fire is 9-1-1. yours 999?
     

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