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    Any Astro Plane Fans ?

    Sure, Homer, i mean the s/d factor, excuse. A pipe of 3/4 " thickness is on 11m different than on 2m. Biggest problem is the mounting bracket and the distance to the mast. Victor
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    Any Astro Plane Fans ?

    Which formular do you use to switch frequencys/length, Homer? A friend build a 2 m version of the AP years ago, when i remember correct with good performance too. I mean he used thin 1/4" cooper pipe what he soldered. Im very interested in building a 20m version of the AP with an 80 ft mast as...
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    Any Astro Plane Fans ?

    Homer, whats about the isolation of the mast on what the Astroplane is mounted, i have read several times in the net? Victor
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    Any Astro Plane Fans ?

    @Marconi: What I do not understand in the article of the CB magazine under point 6 is, where the antenna is to be mounted insulated. I understand it so that the support rod at the footpoint is isolated and not grounded and the support rod not more than 6 meters long. The support rod ist part...
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    Any Astro Plane Fans ?

    Hi, @ Marconi: Very interesting articles, thank you so much. @Tib2K: Very cool. Thank you for the photos, its like in old times. @HomerBB: Found this plan serval times in the Internet. So, I have also thought about the long version of the astroplane without hat. I personally know and...
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    Any Astro Plane Fans ?

    Hi, see this Picture too. 73 Victor.
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    Any Astro Plane Fans ?

    Hi, i have a question about the Astroplane. There are two versions with and without the hat. What is the difference in practice? How long ist the tip without the hat? 73 Victor.