[Antennaware] Ideas?

[Bob Nielsen]

MFJ has a 80/40/20 vertical.  The 40 and 20 meter portions are in  
parallel (80 uses a coil and top loading at the end of the 40 meter  
section.  I don't have any information regarding performance or  
interaction.

Another possibility would be a Cushcraft R8 or Hy-Gain AV640, both of  
which cover 40-6 meters).  I have had a AV640 up for the past 7 years  
and have been satisfied with the performance (i.e., it won't compete  
with yagis on  tall towers, but exceeds my expectations).

73, Bob N7XY

On Dec 15, 2008, at 9:44 AM, WarrenWolff at aol.com wrote:

> Greeting folks:
>
> I must default to a simpler antenna system until the loot  shows up  
> for the
> BIG tower
> and yagis.
>
> I am quite familiar with paralleling a pair of dipoles for two  or  
> more bands.
>
> This concept leads me to consider paralleling a pair of  verticals  
> for 40 and
> 20 meters.
> Before I invest in the aluminum, does any one know such a  system  
> in use?
>
> I suppose trying to get some 15 meter operation out of  such a  
> system would be
> pushing it.  I do not mind a bit of fixed matching  network at the  
> base.
>
> Comments appreciated,  Warren;  W7WY
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