![]() That is a good model for understanding what’s happening. This is sometimes described as the antenna having a “missing half” below the surface of the ground. (Graphic from the ARRL Antenna Book, 24 th edition, courtesy of the ARRL.) The equivalent circuit of an antenna connected to a receiver (RX) showing the antenna’s radiation resistance (R r) and the ground loss resistance (R g). (See the chapter “Effects of Ground” in the ARRL Antenna Book for a complete discussion of vertical antennas, ground loss, and ground radial systems.) So, the complete circuit of the antenna begins with current at the feed point, extends through the air and soil around the antenna, and returns to the feed point. In addition, the total field from the antenna creates return currents that eventually flow back to the feed point. The same vertically polarized field causes current to flow in the soil (or whatever is below the antenna). The electric field doesn’t end at the surface of the ground. Any electrons in that field will try to move in the direction of the electric field-up and down. This means that the electric field created by the antenna is oriented vertically. Because the antenna is oriented vertically, the RF field it radiates is vertically polarized. Let’s look at the most common way to use the mesh: under the feed point of a ground-mounted vertical antenna. What’s going on? How does this work? What’s the best way to use the mesh and are there drawbacks? Vertical Antennas Make Vertical Fields Use of a “magic carpet,” as it is sometimes called, is reported to increase transmitted signal strength by an S unit or even more. Recently, the idea of rolling out metal mesh under the base of these small verticals has caught on. These antennas are relatively small, don’t require high supports, and are easy to set up, but their performance can be disappointing. Loaded horizontal dipoles on a tripod and small transmitting loops are also common. Verticals, especially base- and center-loaded models, are very popular, for example. Everything else is just wire and rope and 3 stakes all of which fits in a large ZipLock bag.ĭoes it work? When I set everything up for 20m in my backyard, I got through to a station from Venezuala on the second call QRP from suburban Maryland and got a 59 even after telling him my setup.Operating portable is always a challenge, particularly with HF antennas that are usually close to the ground and quite a bit smaller than a full quarter- or half-wave. These are supported at the ends by 2' fiberglass rods (former 4' driveway markers, up for the trip, the whip sides into the hollow center of the mast and the 4 2' rods are strapped to that making a nice compact bundle. I used the radial connectors to connect 4 elevated radials to the sides of the VersaTee, two off each side. For the radiator, I used the MFJ 17' telescoping whip, which is full sized for 20m (and of course on 10, 12 and 15 by retracting some of it). I didn't need the coils or the tripod, so I saved a ton of money versus the deluxe package. So, using the information in the book, I bought the 8' mast, the VersaTee, the Coax and the radial connectors. Each section ends with a "cookbook" show the best recipe for each band.įor my needs, I wanted to operate portable (SOTA) on 10m, 15m & 20m. This guy took the Buddipole system through about every conceivable configuration and measured the results. I really encourage you to download and read the free book Buddipole in the Field by NE1RD. So really before answering the question of which one to buy, you have to identify how you are going to use it and what bands you plan to work. ![]() With any of the three main Buddipole packages, you have the parts to make a number of types of antennas: vertical, dipole, even a yagi (with a few extra parts) on any of the ham bands (except 160m). ![]() With a more typical product, you have, say, a portable 10m dipole, period. All the pieces are made light for portability and the sizes are such that you can construct a variety of effective antennas based on your situation. The real heart of the system is the VersaTee and the fact that all the parts for all the products use the same size threaded connector. It's based around being able to create an effective antenna that is both portable and has flexibility for configuration. Buddipole is really a system rather than a product per say.
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Kids love shows, but you have to get the adults to the shows because they are the ones paying! My advice is ask questions before you go about what the show is about and how many people are in it, etc. I'm not sure if they have scaled down on the budget for shows, but in my opinion they could get rid of everything in the musuem but the interactive puppets and the muppet pigs (which is pretty cool to see) and just do all cool shows and they'd make more money. What happened? The last show was about a superhero bug and that was mediocre. ![]() You'd think they'd tell you this! The plant show was a production with full size body puppets. My brother and sister in law were bored to tears as well as everyone else in the theatre. It was a one man show where a man used kitchen utensils to act out a whole story. The next time I brought my in-laws and their entire family thinking that the puppet show would be just as good. It was about plants and well thought out and fun. The second time I went to a kids puppet show which was awesome. The first time I brought my whole family only to bore them with the musuem and a high price. ![]() I've been to the Puppetry Arts at least 4 times. Must have valid Louisiana Driver’s License. John the Baptist Parish Career Solutions Center Address is 975 Cambridge Drive LaPlace, LA 70068 Telephone: (985) 652-3471. West Jefferson 1900 Lafayette Street Gretna, LA 70053 Call (504) 227-1283 for intake. Must have knowledge of tools and equipment necessary to perform the job, as well as, the ability to carry out and understand oral and written instructions. Chalmette, Louisiana 70043 (504) 355-4439. Also assisting in installation and repair of water and wastewater lines, sealing pipes, and installing fire hydrants dig out, grade and fill ditches and potholes. 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As Silver Surfer, he became one of the galaxy's most feared figures until he turned against his master eventually becoming one of the galaxy's greatest heroes and member of the Avengers. As Norrin, he was next in line to lead the people of his homeworld until he made a deal with Galactus to save his world. Silver Surfer, formerly Norrin Radd, was once one of Galactus' heralds. " The Silver Surfer and the Return of Galactus" " The Silver Surfer and the Coming of Galactus, Part Two" " The Silver Surfer and the Coming of Galactus, Part One" Power Cosmic (Travels Cosmos, Extreme Strength and Durability, Energy Blasts) ![]() Deathīy 1916, Joplin had a serious illness. Lottie remained his wife until his death in 1917. After his move to New York, Joplin met Lottie Stokes, whom he married in 1909. ![]() In 1907, Joplin moved to New York City, which he believed was the best place to find a producer for a new opera. "Bethena", Joplin's first work copyrighted after Freddie's death, was described by one biographer as "an enchantingly beautiful piece that is among the greatest of ragtime waltzes." She died on September 10, 1904, of complications resulting from a cold, ten weeks after their wedding. In June 1904, Joplin married Freddie Alexander of Little Rock, Arkansas, the young woman to whom he had dedicated "The Chrysanthemum". In 1903, Joplin's only child-a daughter-died. In 1901, Joplin married his first wife Belle Jones (1875–1903) a sister-in-law of Scott Hayden. His second opera, Treemonisha, was never fully staged during his life. He attempted to go beyond the limitations of the musical form that had made him famous but without much monetary success. In 1907, Joplin moved to New York City to find a producer for a new opera. In 1903, the score to his first opera, A Guest of Honor, was confiscated-along with his belongings-for non-payment of bills, (likely as a result of being robbed) and is now considered lost. Louis, where he continued to compose and publish and regularly performed in the community. It also brought Joplin a steady income for life. This piece had a profound influence on writers of ragtime. ![]() He began publishing music in 1895, and publication of his "Maple Leaf Rag" in 1899 brought him fame. There he taught future ragtime composers Arthur Marshall, Scott Hayden and Brun Campbell. Joplin moved to Sedalia, Missouri, in 1894 and earned a living as a piano teacher. He went to Chicago to perform at the World's Fair of 1893, which played a major part in making ragtime a national craze by 1897.įront cover of the third edition of the "Maple Leaf Rag" sheet music with Joplin portrait During the late 1880s, he left his job and traveled the American South as a touring musician. Career outlineĪs teenager, Joplin worked as a railroad laborer. At the age of 16, Joplin performed in a vocal quartet with three other boys in and around Texarkana, also playing piano. In his later years, after achieving fame as a composer, Joplin sent his former teacher "gifts of money when he was old and ill" until Weiss died. According to Joplin's widow Lottie, Joplin never forgot Weiss. Weiss helped Joplin appreciate music as an "art as well as an entertainment" and helped Florence buy a used piano. He tutored Joplin from the ages of 11 to 16, introducing him to folk and classical music, including opera. He was impressed by Joplin's talent, and taught him free of charge. Weiss had studied music at a German university and was listed in town records as a professor of music. While a few local teachers aided him, he received most of his musical education from Julius Weiss, a German-born American Jewish music professor who had immigrated to Texas in the late 1860s and was employed as music tutor by a prominent local business family. She supported her son's musical interest, while his father wanted the boy to pursue a more practical career.Īccording to a family friend, the young Joplin was serious and ambitious studying music and playing the piano after school. In the early 1880s, Giles Joplin left the family for another woman and Florence struggled to support her children through domestic work. Joplin got some musical education from his family, and from the age of seven he was allowed to play the piano while his mother cleaned. Joplin's father had played the violin for plantation parties in North Carolina and his mother sang and played the banjo. 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