[RTTY] 80 vertical

[w4gkm at juno.com]

Hey guys,

I need some input from you that have tried this or know someone that has. What I want to do is put up a 80 meter vertical using Rohn 25 and put a stinger on the top section that can be lower or raised for frequency change on that band. I have the tower and fiberglass rods to insulate with but my question is, is it worth the trouble or will it be that much of an improvement over a loop I have @ 50'.

If you have some input on this I would also like to know how far up I should put the insulators from the ground. Should it be in the ground radials or elevated radials?  If so how many for each installation.

I'm just trying to improve my signal and reception for DX on 80 meters as some of the RTTY contests favor making DX contacts on that band. I'm satisfied as well as I can be with the other bands but on 80 I just can't seem to compete.

Thanks in advance guys and all suggestions welcome



Nick
W4GKM
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