Re: [amsat-bb] best tripod for the arrow II handheld antenna
The one time I used a tripod it collapsed causing the coax to act like a whip launching the radio to the ground.
That said, a regular camera tripod should work.
73
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-------- Original message -------- From: Laura Tunnell drlnt@cox.net Date: 8/14/17 1:55 PM (GMT-08:00) To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] best tripod for the arrow II handheld antenna
What is best tripod for the arrow II handheld antenna ?
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I use a good camera tripod with the setup I made. Since I also do photography it was on hand. If you get a cheap camera tripod, I am sure you will have issues of some sort. A good heavier tripod is great, it will keep from tipping over. You can see my arrow antenna rig on tripod on my QRZ page.
Jason Rearick N3YUG
On 08-14-2017 8:37 PM, Doug Andrews wrote:
The one time I used a tripod it collapsed causing the coax to act like a whip launching the radio to the ground.
That said, a regular camera tripod should work.
73
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-------- Original message -------- From: Laura Tunnell drlnt@cox.net Date: 8/14/17 1:55 PM (GMT-08:00) To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] best tripod for the arrow II handheld antenna
What is best tripod for the arrow II handheld antenna ?
Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
I bought a camera tripod at a hamfest for 10 bucks. Then, I made a pad the size of a camera attachment and bolted it to my Arrow. It slips right in/out quickly/easily. I also found an exercise weight to balance the Arrow when attached to the tripod and it is permanently mounted at the end of the antenna. All of the elements are in front of the mounting. This arrangement gives me full AZ/EL and polarity capability that is constantly adjustable during a SAT pass and doesn't require me to have a third hand for controlling every other thing that takes place during a Rover operation. Logging is done with a small digital recorder and its mic is shoved into my left headphone ear-cup and both sides of of the QSO are recorded for later transcription. One hand holds the mic for PTT and the other hand tunes the XCVR. It has all worked FB for the past 7 years and 98 Rover Grids. And, if it's windy, I have a plastic gallon jug of water I hang on a hook from the bottom of the tripod to keep it from blowing over (again)! - Bob K8BL
________________________________ From: "jbr13@md.metrocast.net" jbr13@md.metrocast.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 8:40 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] best tripod for the arrow II handheld antenna
I use a good camera tripod with the setup I made. Since I also do photography it was on hand. If you get a cheap camera tripod, I am sure you will have issues of some sort. A good heavier tripod is great, it will keep from tipping over. You can see my arrow antenna rig on tripod on my QRZ page.
Jason Rearick N3YUG
On 08-14-2017 8:37 PM, Doug Andrews wrote:
The one time I used a tripod it collapsed causing the coax to act like a whip launching the radio to the ground.
That said, a regular camera tripod should work.
73
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-------- Original message -------- From: Laura Tunnell drlnt@cox.net Date: 8/14/17 1:55 PM (GMT-08:00) To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] best tripod for the arrow II handheld antenna
What is best tripod for the arrow II handheld antenna ?
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Amazon sells a $20 tripod that works well for me.
On Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 8:37 PM, Doug Andrews dougg27@hotmail.com wrote:
The one time I used a tripod it collapsed causing the coax to act like a whip launching the radio to the ground.
That said, a regular camera tripod should work.
73
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-------- Original message -------- From: Laura Tunnell drlnt@cox.net Date: 8/14/17 1:55 PM (GMT-08:00) To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] best tripod for the arrow II handheld antenna
What is best tripod for the arrow II handheld antenna ?
Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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