Temporary Cushcraft R5 Installation

Temporary HF Vertical installation for testing

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[aerobicastrophile]

where's the fartest station u got with the hf vertical???

[Tim Smith]

I worked Europe routinely and occasionally Australia, the Middle East and Africa.

[Crazyworld1975]

Nice Setup for A Temporary Setup!

[Tim Smith]

Thanks...threw it up in a few minutes to test out some radios for eBay. Been off the air for a while and antennas were down from a storm last year. Thanks -Tim

[Gene Cage]

Thanks for sharing.

I am currently restoring my R5, what would be the best location ? Ground level or top of my tower (metal/33 feet)?

[w9gb]

Thanks to N1TI, I purchased the 2 matching unit (which I am rebuilding).

The Cushcraft R5 is a good 20-6 antenna.

Great for DX due to low radiation angle (near horizon)!

We use for Field Day on 2 stations ... one worked Alaska on 15 meters and other station worked Virgin Islands.

[Jonathan Haynes]

"The" shack, "the" yard, "the" outbuildings. We use such an interesting manner of expression when we describe "my" shack, "my radios," or "my installation." I wonder where this ergot came from?

[Tim Smith]

Just added more radials tonight...much better performance on 10 and 15.