> > > I looked at your picture and from what I think I see I believe > the top loading coli will most likely act like a trap thus you > will most likely not have an 1/2 wave electrical antenna. My 40m hustler type antenna works perfect on 6m as the mast below the loading coil is 1/4w on 6m and the coil acts as a trap as you suggested... Bud Schieving WØHG