> The dipole will be pretty high angle, while the vertical will be
> pretty low angle.
>
> Jim K9YC
>
This is true only for a straight vertical or a Tee (or top hat) loaded
vertical. An inverted-L has significant high angle radiation, making it a
good compromise as a single antenna.
An "L" that is 55 feet vertical and 80 feet horizontal is 5 dB down at
zenith (vs. a deep null for a T-top). At 50 degrees elevation, it's just 1
dB down from max.
FWIW, This size "L" is what I used for last season's 160M contests. It was
installed at my new QTH just like a portable operation -- hung from trees
with a good-size, but makeshift, radial system. Quick'n'dirty Beverages,
too. It worked rather well.
73, Gary
K9AY
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