Index for The Low Down, Issue No.26, May 1998 Technical & Construction 20 The Search for a better portable HF ant. Duane R. Sanderson, W0TID 28 Antennas from the ground up- part 10 L.B. Cebik, W4RNL 37 Converting the "Hamstick" to a "Bugcatcher" Steve Galchutt, N0TU Special and Features 13 Hammin' on the go Dick Schneider, AB0CD 33 Adjusting straight keys and paddles Phil Krichbaum, N0KE Operating 10 Official Results- The Great Colorado Snowshoe Run 13 Hammin' on the Go Dick Schneider, AB0CD 33 QRP DX News Phil Krichbaum, N0KE Departments & Misc. 4 Pres Sez 5 Editorial 6 The Versatile VHS Cassette 6 Field Day announcement 7 May Meeting Notes 12 CQC List on the net 19 New Product- Hi-Mound HK-705 Key 24 Nominating Committee Report Al Dawkins, K0FRP 25 The Doctor is Destinated 26 News from other clubs 27 CQC Activities Calendar Jan Medley, KB0WQT 34 CQC March Minutes 39 CQC Swap List