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  • M MatthysDT

    A guy at one of the houses I drive by daily has recently erected this thing[^]. I tried Googling what it's for and I'm now considering stopping by one day and just ask. I don't know much about radio communication (other than what I've learned from being part of a WUG[^]), but this antenna looks like it works with very low frequencies, I don't understand why it's pointing straight up though.

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    Arnav sinha
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    May be the spiders in his home is powerful enough to create such a massive home for it.

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    • M MatthysDT

      A guy at one of the houses I drive by daily has recently erected this thing[^]. I tried Googling what it's for and I'm now considering stopping by one day and just ask. I don't know much about radio communication (other than what I've learned from being part of a WUG[^]), but this antenna looks like it works with very low frequencies, I don't understand why it's pointing straight up though.

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      Simon Lee Shugar
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      Maybe the guy is simply trying to phone home?

      Simon Lee Shugar (Software Developer) www.simonshugar.co.uk "If something goes by a false name, would it mean that thing is fake? False by nature?" By Gilbert Durandil

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      • L Lost User

        Maybe he is building a huge umbrella :laugh:

        I <3 my Job

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        Tarek Elqusi
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        with its top head pointing down

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        • M MatthysDT

          A guy at one of the houses I drive by daily has recently erected this thing[^]. I tried Googling what it's for and I'm now considering stopping by one day and just ask. I don't know much about radio communication (other than what I've learned from being part of a WUG[^]), but this antenna looks like it works with very low frequencies, I don't understand why it's pointing straight up though.

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          DaveAuld
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          Ham Radio Antenna I guess.

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          • M MatthysDT

            A guy at one of the houses I drive by daily has recently erected this thing[^]. I tried Googling what it's for and I'm now considering stopping by one day and just ask. I don't know much about radio communication (other than what I've learned from being part of a WUG[^]), but this antenna looks like it works with very low frequencies, I don't understand why it's pointing straight up though.

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            glennPattonWork3
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            Contacting the mother ship?

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            • D DaveAuld

              Ham Radio Antenna I guess.

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              MatthysDT
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              Maybe, but none of the ham antennas in an image search[^] are parabolic.

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              • M MatthysDT

                Maybe, but none of the ham antennas in an image search[^] are parabolic.

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                DaveAuld
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                Quote from here:http://www.hamuniverse.com/ve3sqbprog.html[^] "Parabolic antennas are the most directional of all antennas and have the most gain. Because of their size, they are usually used for UHF and up. They are much easier to built than you think. Any long bar will bend to a parabolic arc when stressed on the end. If you mount 1 X 1 inch wood strips solidly to a center hub, a wire can be strung through loops on the outer ends. When the wire is drawn tight, the ends will curl up forming the dish."

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                • L Lost User

                  Maybe he is building a huge umbrella :laugh:

                  I <3 my Job

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                  Clodetta del Mar
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                  I thought pretty the same: He finished to build an umbrella but a storm has taken away the umbrella material and left behind the deformed umbrella skeleton... :) ;)

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                  • M MatthysDT

                    A guy at one of the houses I drive by daily has recently erected this thing[^]. I tried Googling what it's for and I'm now considering stopping by one day and just ask. I don't know much about radio communication (other than what I've learned from being part of a WUG[^]), but this antenna looks like it works with very low frequencies, I don't understand why it's pointing straight up though.

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                    Johnny J
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                    MatthysDT wrote:

                    I'm now considering stopping by one day and just ask.

                    Take my advice: DON'T go asking your neighbours about their erection. It'll give them the wrong idea about you (I hope :~)

                    Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
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                    • D DaveAuld

                      Ham Radio Antenna I guess.

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                      Mike Hankey
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                      That was my thought also.

                      VS2010/Atmel Studio 6.1 ToDo Manager Extension The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard. -Steven Wright

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                      • M MatthysDT

                        A guy at one of the houses I drive by daily has recently erected this thing[^]. I tried Googling what it's for and I'm now considering stopping by one day and just ask. I don't know much about radio communication (other than what I've learned from being part of a WUG[^]), but this antenna looks like it works with very low frequencies, I don't understand why it's pointing straight up though.

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                        Mike Hankey
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                        Snow collector for making snow balls?

                        VS2010/Atmel Studio 6.1 ToDo Manager Extension The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard. -Steven Wright

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                        • M MatthysDT

                          A guy at one of the houses I drive by daily has recently erected this thing[^]. I tried Googling what it's for and I'm now considering stopping by one day and just ask. I don't know much about radio communication (other than what I've learned from being part of a WUG[^]), but this antenna looks like it works with very low frequencies, I don't understand why it's pointing straight up though.

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                          Perhaps he's receiving radio emissions from the sun or certain planets?

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                          (MQOTD Rules and previous Solutions )

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                          • M MatthysDT

                            A guy at one of the houses I drive by daily has recently erected this thing[^]. I tried Googling what it's for and I'm now considering stopping by one day and just ask. I don't know much about radio communication (other than what I've learned from being part of a WUG[^]), but this antenna looks like it works with very low frequencies, I don't understand why it's pointing straight up though.

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                            W Balboos GHB
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                            MatthysDT wrote:

                            I don't understand why it's pointing straight up though.

                            Who cares? I just want to know where I can get one of my own!

                            "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein

                            "As far as we know, our computer has never had an undetected error." - Weisert

                            "If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010

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                              MatthysDT wrote:

                              I don't understand why it's pointing straight up though.

                              Who cares? I just want to know where I can get one of my own!

                              "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein

                              "As far as we know, our computer has never had an undetected error." - Weisert

                              "If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010

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                              Johnny J
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                              W∴ Balboos wrote:

                              I just want to know where I can get one of my own!

                              Amazon[^]!!!

                              Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
                              Anonymous
                              -----
                              Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience
                              Greg King
                              -----
                              I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.
                              Lily Tomlin, Actress

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                                W∴ Balboos wrote:

                                I just want to know where I can get one of my own!

                                Amazon[^]!!!

                                Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
                                Anonymous
                                -----
                                Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience
                                Greg King
                                -----
                                I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.
                                Lily Tomlin, Actress

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                                W Balboos GHB
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                                Cute! I think I'll get two (for those cold winter nights). Does the clothes-line come with?

                                "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein

                                "As far as we know, our computer has never had an undetected error." - Weisert

                                "If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010

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                                  Cute! I think I'll get two (for those cold winter nights). Does the clothes-line come with?

                                  "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein

                                  "As far as we know, our computer has never had an undetected error." - Weisert

                                  "If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010

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                                  Johnny J
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                                  You mean you want to double the nagging and bitching? Trust me, I do NOT understand the mormons at all! No, take my advice: It's much better to rent! :rolleyes:

                                  Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
                                  Anonymous
                                  -----
                                  Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience
                                  Greg King
                                  -----
                                  I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.
                                  Lily Tomlin, Actress

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                                  • M MatthysDT

                                    A guy at one of the houses I drive by daily has recently erected this thing[^]. I tried Googling what it's for and I'm now considering stopping by one day and just ask. I don't know much about radio communication (other than what I've learned from being part of a WUG[^]), but this antenna looks like it works with very low frequencies, I don't understand why it's pointing straight up though.

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                                    Mark_Wallace
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                                    He's probably sick of all the Earthworm Jim cows landing on his roof and damaging the tiles.

                                    I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!

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                                      W∴ Balboos wrote:

                                      I just want to know where I can get one of my own!

                                      Amazon[^]!!!

                                      Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
                                      Anonymous
                                      -----
                                      Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience
                                      Greg King
                                      -----
                                      I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.
                                      Lily Tomlin, Actress

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                                      Mark_Wallace
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                                      $219! Does it automatically iron the clothes when they're dry?

                                      I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!

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                                      • M MatthysDT

                                        A guy at one of the houses I drive by daily has recently erected this thing[^]. I tried Googling what it's for and I'm now considering stopping by one day and just ask. I don't know much about radio communication (other than what I've learned from being part of a WUG[^]), but this antenna looks like it works with very low frequencies, I don't understand why it's pointing straight up though.

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                                        TnTinMn
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                                        I think the term you are seeking is "cobbweb antenna" used for HAM radio sets. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=cobweb+antenna+build&qs=PA&sk=AS1&FORM=QBIR&pq=cobbweb%20antenna&sc=6-15&sp=-1&qs=n&sk=[^]

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                                        • M MatthysDT

                                          A guy at one of the houses I drive by daily has recently erected this thing[^]. I tried Googling what it's for and I'm now considering stopping by one day and just ask. I don't know much about radio communication (other than what I've learned from being part of a WUG[^]), but this antenna looks like it works with very low frequencies, I don't understand why it's pointing straight up though.

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                                          Lost User
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                                          Image is blocked at work. Is it anything like this[^]? :-D

                                          “I believe that there is an equality to all humanity. We all suck.” Bill Hicks

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