I would forget the 1/2 wave vertical dipole unless you are near saltwater.
I would go with a transmit 1/4 wave vertical with the best radial field I
could muster if you are QRO and try to put up some receive antennas - a hand
turned makeshift K9AY if you are short on real estate and/or a non-resonant
short receive dipole at 125ft (fed with ladder line if possible).
If you are not QRO I would go with the full size dipole @ 125 ft.
This is just my opinion but I have tried all of these at various times while
operating portable.
73
KM5VI
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For wpx contest I can only work the night shift. Am thinking of 80 meters
but undecided on an antenna.Choices are dipole @125ft, 1/4 wave vertical. or
1/2 wave vertical dipole.
John J. Nistico
911 Electric Inc.
516.356.6071
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