BUDDIPOLE IN THE FIELD

Coil clips are small stainless steel parts that
are used to grip a coil wire on a single turn.
The small hook of the clip loops around
the coil wire, and the plastic nut screws
down to pull the hook taut. The coil clip
accepts the wander lead banana plug to
complete the connection.
Two 5.5 foot stainless steel whips with
3/ 8 "x24 threading are included in the
standard Buddipole package.
A 25 foot RG58A/U 50 ohm coaxial cable
terminated with banana plugs on one end
(to mate with the VersaTee), and a female
BNC connector on the other (standard for
QRP rigs) is supplied. A BNC to PL-259
adapter is included.
The kit comes packed in a nylon slipcase
that can hold all the pieces in long pockets
and roll them into a small bundle. The case
has two long Velcro straps that hold the
roll tight.
The nylon roll slipcase slips into a black
thermoplastic case for storage and travel.
The standard Buddipole does not come with a
mast. The easiest solution to getting the
Buddipole in the air is to purchase the Center Tee
to Painter’s Pole Adapter from the Buddipole, Inc.
accessories page. The small Delrin® single
piece adapter screws on to a painter’s pole
Acme threads and presents a ½" pipe thread Painter Pole Adapter
compatible with the bottom of the VersaTee.
Painter’s poles come in a variety of lengths. Poles in the 12-16 foot
lengths are common and inexpensive.
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