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Re: Topband: Using a DX-Engineering 80m vertical as part of an inverted

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Subject: Re: Topband: Using a DX-Engineering 80m vertical as part of an inverted L on 160?
From: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:44:36 -0600
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I think they have a top loading solution that would put that antenna on 
160 if not you could probably make some top loading with 3 wires off the 
top as part of your guy system.

Mike W0MU

J6M CQ WW DX CW Contest 2011
J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011
W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net


On 11/1/2011 8:20 AM, WA8JXM wrote:
> 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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