I don't understand the reasoning for using double bazookas on 40 and
80. The only thing that a bazooka provides is wider bandwidth, and that
increase is so miniscule that it doesn't seem to be worth while. It
won't begin to cover all of 75/80 meters, and usually you don't need the
extra bandwidth on 40. A crossed double bazooka will increase the
bandwidth, at the expense of lower gain, but that will still not be
enough to cover all of 75/80. If you are in need of a coax fed antenna
that will cover all of 75/80 consider this one.
http://rudys.typepad.com/ant/files/antenna_broadband_dipole.pdf
Of course a dipole fed with ladderline works also but routing ladder
line and retuning is a pain for some.
Jerry, K4SAV
Daniel Hileman wrote:
>OK, I got it...I've heard REALLY good things about this Zero-Five 43' Vert,
>and I think I'd be happier with that. I really appreciate all the help. Here's
>the plan...43' Zero Five for DX (with 60 120' radials OH YEAH) , possibly an
>inverted "L" for 160 DX/Ragchew...and maybe a few inverted V/bazookas 75m/40m
>for stateside 300-1000miles out. I think that sounds like a plan for now.
>I have heard lots of opinions about the Voyager, and it seems "ok" but I think
>for what I want 160-10m DX on a BUDGET) I'd be happier with the Zero-Five...OR
>that DX engineering 43' Vert.
>
>Maybe later, I'll try a fullsize 75m 1/4 wave vertical suspended between
>trees?? ;-)
>
>
>Thanks and 73 Guys,
>
>Daniel N9WX
>
>
>
>
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