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Subject: Topband: Using a DX-Engineering 80m vertical as part of an inverted L on 160?
From: WA8JXM <wa8jxm@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:20:58 -0400
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I am wondering if anyone has used a DX-Engineering 80m vertical as the vertical 
part and the support for a 160m inverted L, connecting the rest of the required 
length to the top.

Of course there would have to be one or two guys to counteract the pull of the 
horizontal part of the L.    Seems like a reasonable way of getting a 65' 
vertical support.

On a related note, how much real difference would a 65' vertical section make 
vs a 40' one (total radiator length being the same?)

Although an eighth wave vertical portion seems like it would be worthwhile, I 
have to wonder if in the real world it would make a significant difference vs. 
a 40' vertical section.

Tnx,
Ken WA8JXM
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