Topband: 80/160 trap vertical

[Dave G4GED]

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From: "Tree" <tree at kkn.net>
> I would be interesting in hearing any stories about trap verticals used 
> for
> covering 80 and 160.
>  perhaps this can  be done with no traps at all?

Well Tree, for the past 4 years have been using a 3/8th wavelength Inverted 
L for 160m which also doubles up as a 3/4 wavelength on 80m. Fed via a 
series 250pf Cap on 160m and a small series inductance, just to tweek it, on 
80m. Mast is 24m high. Works a treat on both bands.
73
Dave
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