The antenna you describe is 1/4 sloper. The tower radiates and the
effectiveness is very dependent on the tower, guy cables, mast and beam on
tip. You have to model your installation to see if it a good antenna for
you. Most Caribbean contest stations just use an inverted V 80m and 160m.
John KK9A
Subject: Topband: Half slopers ???
From: "Douglas Ruz / CO8DM" <co8dm@frcuba.co.cu>
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2016 23:38:35 -0400
I am trying to work on 160m (also on 80m) from a city lot.
I have been reading about half slopers in the ARRL Wire antenna classics B
(chapter 7).
I have a 50 ft grounded tower available and can run an sloping wire 60 ft
(1/4 wl on 80m) then add an 80m trap and more wire to work 160m.
Any thoughts about this kind of antenna?...
Thanks,
Doug, CO8DM
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