Lee:
Take a look at the 80M vertical I built with a capacitance hat...simple, but
works.
http//home.comcast.net/~kb0fhp
Scott
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From: Red <RedHaines@centurytel.net>
> Hi, Lee;
>
> Base loaded verticals work, of course. It may be easier to lower the
> losses associated with short antennas with top loading, such as the "T"
> or the inverted L. Top hats work well, too, but the size required may
> not be so practical on an 80 meter antenna. I recommend that you study
> Jerry Sevick's articles in QST (July 1971, March 1973, and April 1978)
> or his book, "The Short Vertical Antenna and Ground Radial," published
> by CQ Communications. The book also has a chapter on loading coils that
> examines losses in various models.
>
> 73 de WOØW
>
>
>
> Lee Buller wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Back in the days when men were men and ham radio operators were kids, there
> was a company that sold verticles-Gotham.
> >
> >
>
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