[CQ-Contest] Vertical w/Tower Counterpoise?

[N7MAL]

Many years ago, 30, Jim K9MTE, near Chicago then, did what you want with a 
4BTV and if I remember it did work. I think, through many cobwebs, his was 
higher than are trying but it seems like 30ft is 1/4 wave at the lowest freq 
you plan. He is in QRZ.com. I did something similar a few years ago. I used 
a hy-gain DX77 1/2 wave vert at 15ft. It worked very well until it took a 
lightening hit, otherwise I would still be using it.
73

MAL
N7MAL
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ
http://www.ctaz.com/~suzyq/N7mal.htm

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ev Tupis
  To: CQ-Contest eMail Remailer
  Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 17:14
  Subject: [CQ-Contest] Vertical w/Tower Counterpoise?


  It is time for me to install a more permanent HF antenna system to make 
more routine HF contest operation possible.  I wish to install a vertical to 
reduce complexity.

  I have no room for radials so I'm looking to install either (1) a 1/2 wave 
(no radials needed) or (2) 1/4 wave trap vertical (40-10 meter) at the top 
of a 30' Aluminum tower...using only the tower itself as a counterpoise.

  Does anyone have any real-world experience with this sort of setup that 
they care to pass along?  Any/all insights specific to this thought would be 
appreciated.  Thank you!

  Ev, W2EV





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