Topband: 160 meter dipole polarity

[Herb Schoenbohm]

Jason Buchanan wrote:

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> I am going to hang a 160 meter dipole w/1:1 balun tomorrow and am 
> wondering if there is a recommended method for how to hang it 
> "polarity-wise".


Jason,

For a higher performance DX antenna try to get the high current or 
center portion of the dipole as vertical as possible.  Even in a Z 
configuration is far better than an inverted Vee. Also dress the 
feedline at right angles to the radiator for as far a possible to reduce 
interaction.  What you do with the ends of the wire (20 to 30 per cent 
of the overall length) is not critical.  The high current portion, 
however, should be vertical or at least semi-vertical.

Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ

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