Right, it depends on what you are looking for. If
you are looking for DX on 80m, a vertical is the
way to go. If you are talking reigonal, then the
dipole/inv vee is the way to go.
Mike - K9MI
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From: <Dinsterdog@aol.com>
To: <k9mi@home.com>; <jerryc@netscope.net>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 10:28 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] 80m dipole on a small lot
>
> On small lots, I have to differ here and suggest going with a vertical
with a
> decent radial system. Even if the radials have to be short, and/or go off
in
> various directions, the angle of radiation with be a lot lower for DX vs
the
> dipole unless you can hang it up very high off a big tree or tower. My
> suggestion is to take the dipole wire and cut it up for radials- Then use
a
> Butternut HF2V and work some decent DX- A dipole might here better under
> certain conditions, but I never had had luck with low band dipole in small
> back yard when fairly tested against back yard verticals like the HF2V and
> Hustler 5bandBTV.
>
> 73 Paul N0AH
>
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