Good Day Tower Talkians -- I am trying to select an antenna to install before the winter arrives. I live in Michigan, and have a smallish, 100' (N-S) x 55' (E-W) suburban backyard that has a bit of a
I've used a number of verticals and each type has it's pluses and minuses. I do not like the tall verticals that are loaded on all bands as the RF for the higher bands is radiated at too steep an ang
James, I'd suggest you evaluate a few more alternatives before deciding: 1. Retain your existing antennas until you install something more permanent. Compared to your existing antennas, you'll be dis
I had much the same question. From the diagram you already know where you want the tower. What type are you considering? Is there a big lead time on delivery? If you choose something like Rohn 25 or
It would be nice if they would give you that statement in writing (not about the fighting, but that no permits are needed). Wife would like to avoid large I would think that you can do the radials in
When I moved to my present location 8+ years ago, I asked myself many of the same questions. I figured I was at the point where age and health meant that tower climbing wasn't really an option and, u
I agree with Frank that no vertical is going to be that great on the higher bands, but a vertical with a lot of radials COULD make you happy on 80 and 160 if those bands are important to you. We've t
Hi Jim -- 1) City did provide a statement in writing - with copies of ordinance and statement of interpretation by inspector's office. 2) I like to work barefoot, but have a plenty big TenTec Centuri
Hi Frank -- Thanks for the strong reply to my questions. Based on your comments, I would be better off making higher, longer, and better wire antennas and working towards a beam on a tower, instead o
The SteppIR DreamBeam will get you on 40 thru 6M. http://www.steppir.com/files/DB%2036%20brochure.pdf 73, Mike NF4L _______________________________________________ ___________________________________
elevated vertical dipole, as opposed to a ground mounted vertical monopole. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list Towe