Dale:
I am currently using an AH-4 connected to a 20' vertical. The vertical uses
a base from an old hygain 18-avt. I then purchased some telescoping
aluminum from Texas Towers and rivited the sections together.
I have the antenna mounted 5' off the ground on my fence in the backyard. I
have two 60' radials attached to it that run along the fence.
I am having problems on 40m. I need to add another length of aluminum to
the antenna. For what ever reason the AH-4 does not not like 20' on 40m.
The antenna is working pretty darn well on 10 through 80. I've been working
lots of dx with this setup.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dale Hardin" <ks4ns@arrl.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2002 9:32 AM
Subject: [Towertalk] Multiband Vertical Antenna
> I want to use an ICOM AH-4 antenna tuner (HF to 50 mHz) or similar (even
> homebrew) with an appropriate vertical antenna for a multiband vertical
> antenna to go on the flat (gravel armored composite built-up on wood
> trusses) roof of my 4-story condominium. I would like to get 2m
> coverage also if possible on the same antenna. Multiple feedlines are
> no problem. The AH-4 needs a 7m (23ft) antenna. I can install a guyed
> antenna if necessary. The basic idea is to have a nice clean-looking
> antenna that will not attract much negative comment. I already have
> permission to erect an antenna and, in fact, have a Carolina Windom and
> a Ringo Ranger up now. They work fine, but just look a bit crappy from
> the street. I just want to make everything look a bit nicer (about like
> a flagpole) while getting as good an antenna system as I can.
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> Does anyone have any ideas or experience to share concerning an
> appropriate antenna to use with this tuner? Anyone already know of an
> appropriate antenna that I can build? I am not talking "inexpensive"
> or "cheap" or "plumbers special".I am capable of building anything and
> will spend the time and money necessary to construct a good design.
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> Dale Hardin, KS4NS
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> 4289-309 Mariner Way
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> Ft. Myers, FL 33919
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