Operators, we need your input

Following the phenomenal response to Westlakes Project of the month, simply called The Squid Pole Antenna, controversy has reigned supreme at the club between those who continually seek new, and possible better means of getting the ultimate signal to air and the die hard sceptics, set in their ways with already tried and proven means of communication as to the which works best in a portable situation.

The so called Squid pole as we know is not new but following a very comprehensive article by VK7JJ, picked up by our ever vigilant Project Manager VK2YP, it's introduction and acceptance by Westlakes members has been amazing.

Following weeks of slanging between two prominent members, namely VK2CW and VK2YP with the theme of "mine works better than yours", a means of settling
the debate once and for all will be undertaken at Westlakes Teralba site Saturday October 3rd. at approximately 2 pm, using 7.100 MHz +- LSB in the 40 metre band.

Now this is where we need your input.

At the above date and time both combatants will broadcast alternately on separate Radios using their portable antenna of choice, using the same power output, then will stand by to receive a hopefully accurate signal report accompanied by a location from you the listener. These reports will be recorded. Reports will be valid from anywhere in the world.

The final results will be collated and Westlakes unbiased President will be asked to adjudicate as to the better antenna on the day. It would be hoped that this will put an end to the discussion, but logic no doubt will dictate otherwise.

Frank VK2FJL
Westlakes ARC

The Squid Pole antenna (.pdf file) http://www.westlakesarc.org.au/Squid%20Pole.pdf

Westlakes website

Wireless Institute of Australia