I didn't read Rick's message as involving stealth, rather the capability
for more than one antenna or maybe even SO2R. For the bands covered by
the yagi, I'd suggest a small vertical like a cushcraft R5.
73, Pete N4ZR
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On 7/4/2012 11:00 AM, K0DAN wrote:
> You could try loading the tower...there are many articles and ideas online
> how to make your tower an efficient radiator (at some frequencies).
>
> Another idea, if you have a patio, or deck, or wrought iron table, is to
> install a mobile antenna where ever you can get some height and a good
> groundplane. A screwdriver antenna is frequency agile, as is one with an
> auto tuner. With this arrangement you have to be careful of people being
> around it, and you're probably limited to 100-200 watts output.
>
> I have heard of people loading the gutters and downspouts of their homes.
> Have not tried it, but should work (depending on frequency and surrounding
> objects), Again, be careful of RF power.
>
> There is a large library of literature on "stealth antennas"...use Google
> for your research!
>
> GL es 73
>
> Dan
> K0DAN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick Kiessig
> Sent: July 03, 2012 11:59 PM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Second antenna options?
>
> With a tower in-place that doesn't have enough height to stack a second
> beam, and without another high spot to use for something like an elevated
> dipole, what are some good options for a second antenna that covers one or
> two of the same bands as the primary beam?
>
>
>
> 73, Rick ZL2HAM
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