In a message dated 97-05-09 00:19:12 EDT, you write:
> It seems to me that the higher dipole is clearly the way to go for 20
> meters and down -- but what about fifteen? 25 feet is, after all, just
> about
> a half-wavelength at 15 meters. It seems to me that a roof tower and
> a 2 or 3-element monobander for 15 might be enough better than the dipole
> to be worth doing. Or should I go for a 10 meter yagi, and pray for
> sunspots? Or just stick with wire antennas?
Hi, Jeff --
Yes, a horizontal dipole is a GREAT antenna and I would certainly
suggest using one or more of them. But even a small tribander at 25 feet
will be more fun than you can believe. Actually I'd put up both; having a
choice of antennas on a band is a GREAT way to operate.
An SASE will get you a copy of my "Building A One Tower Station" talk
that I've given numerous times. Send to TOWER TECH, Box 572, Woodinville,
WA, 98072.
73, Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH -- professional tower supplies for amateurs
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