[CQ-Contest] Feeding an 80m Delta Loop

[Richard Thorne]

I'm using a delta loop with the apex at 77'.  I'm currently feeding it 
in the middle on the bottom horizontal leg (which is 10' above the 
ground) with a 2:1 balun.

Works just great at my qth.

I do plan on moving the feed point to a 1/4 down from the top on one of 
the vertical legs.  I also plan on installing stubs in the two lower 
corners with relays so I can switch between cw ssb.

Rich - N5ZC

On 11/10/2012 1:13 PM, Carol Richards wrote:
> As expected, I got several different opinions. I will opt for the feed point 1/4 wavelength down from the apex. I plan to use RG59 coax because it is lighter and at 80m, will handle 1kw. I know the velocity factor is 0.82, so I will take that into account. A couple of comments suggested that a delta loop is a major disappointment as compared to other antennas. The only other antenna that I have is an 80m vee at 100feet. Am I going to waste my time? The apex will be at 90feet.
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