Bryan wrote:
>
> When we talk about directional gain antennas,
> the discussion usually centers on yagis. Well, I need
> some help in a different area.
>
> This past weekend I was visiting with a ham buddy
> that works for a local electrical utility company. It
> seems that they are getting ready to replace a HUGE number
> of 35-40 foot utility poles. They are going to be selling
> these poles for almost nothing just to get them moved off
> their yard. If you buy a lot of them, they will even deliver
> and dig the holes for them.
>
> Here is the opportunity. Basically unlimited supply
> of 35-40 foot poles, plenty of wire, cable, and hardware, and
> lots of ACRES on the ranch where our contest station is located.
> Space is not a problem, no neighbors, no CC&R, no powerlines. Only
> occupants are cows, prairie dogs, and Armadillos and we don't
> accept complaints from them
>
> WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS FOR SOME REAL GAIN ANTENNAS USING THESE
> POLES AND THE SPACE? Main limitation seems to be tallest poles are only
> about 40 feet. What are the options available other than yagis?
>
> Comments and input will be appreciated.
>
> Bryan W5KFT
Hi Bryan. Rhombics and more rhombics. 40 footers would be good for the
higher bands, but might be a little low for 80. W6AM had a field full of
rhombics and we all know how he did!!!
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