Topband: 160m int L

[WA7VNI]

Gregg,

Rather than go with the *traditional L* you might want to
consider a *Top Fed L*. W4RNL has all the data you need on
his site here: http://www.cebik.com/radio.html  The specific
article on Top Fed L's can be found here:
http://www.cebik.com/ltv.html.

The top fed approach skips the radial issue and might meet
your needs. 

73 
Patrick 
WA7VNI

-----Original Message-----
From: topband-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:topband-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Gregg
Seidl
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 8:21 AM
To: Topband at contesting.com
Subject: Topband: 160m int L

Well the snow is finally starting to fly here in Wisconsin
so it is time to put up a 160 antenna.I have used an
inteverted v here for years with the apex at 70 feet and the
ends at maybe 30 feet,pretty poor.......I would like to try
an inverted L.It is my understanding that they need a cap.
to tune them into the freq that you want.I have an 80,70 and
2 60 foot towers to use as supports,and lots of room for
radials.Are L's directional?What would be a good starting
point in length for say 1.85 mhz.Are they broadbanded?Any
ideas????    Gregg K9KL


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