Hi Eddy,
Trees are OK! The first loop I built was hung from a tree limb. Also, a tree
will help hide the antenna from your neighbors (if that is a problem).
If you optimize the resistor for 160M (typically 390 or 430 ohms), the antenna
will have some F/B on 80M. It's not optimum, but it's good enough that I don't
switch the resistor for 80.
Good luck and feel free to ask any questions -- direct or on the reflector.
73, Gary
K9AY
k9ay at k9ay dot com
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Hi everybody, I would like to try K9AY antenna for this CQWW mainly for 160 but
after the contest I hope it to be usefull for 160 and 80.
Q1: would it be possible to use a tree as a central support without affecting
its performance? or would it be better to hang a rope between 2 trees and hang
the antenna from it ?
Q2: Should I optimize the resistor for 160 and replace it for both band
usage...isn't it ?
Many thanks in advance.... Eddy, LU2DKT
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