At 11:40 PM 2/8/2007, you wrote:
...started thinking of using my screwdriver antenna as the loading coil
instead - after all, thats all it is, right? Only its motorized.
>
> The plan is to use insulated wire and drape it over the house
Is this going to be a TRANSMITTING antenna? If so, Beware!
Short antennas develop extremely high voltages with even moderate
power. You could burn your house down.
If you don't have the Low Band DX-ing book you need one.
Roy
- Roy Morgan, K1LKY since 1959 - Keep 'em Glowing
13033 Downey Mill Road, Lovettsville, VA 20180
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