Topband: Dxpedition Vertical ??

Josh xppq at ispwest.com
Thu Apr 7 09:14:01 EDT 2005


I would like to ask the Top Band Group -
tap into the Top Band BRAIN TRUST .

Given a small one or two man DXpedition
to a tree-less location ,  what vertical antenna
would be serviceable to install ?  Not too
difficult to transport , and survive big winds?

top loaded, bottom loaded vertical say
40 ft tall ?  Any ideas for ULTRA lightness?

Any ideas on designs ?   I really like the
design Gary Breed put together - basically
two inverted Ls with 48 ft mast ( bottom metal
tubing, top fiberglass sections ) - this is dual
band 160/ 80 and given radials OR salt water
will do well on TX.  It breaks down pretty
well .

Any feedback would be useful -  

One destination might be a very WINDY
zone 2 install .

Josh N7XM    high desert of Northern Nevada


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