Topband: Using a DX-Engineering 80m vertical as part of an inverted L on 160?

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

I think they have a top loading solution that would put that antenna on 
160 if not you could probably make some top loading with 3 wires off the 
top as part of your guy system.

Mike W0MU

J6M CQ WW DX CW Contest 2011
J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011
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On 11/1/2011 8:20 AM, WA8JXM wrote:
> I am wondering if anyone has used a DX-Engineering 80m vertical as the vertical part and the support for a 160m inverted L, connecting the rest of the required length to the top.
>
> Of course there would have to be one or two guys to counteract the pull of the horizontal part of the L.    Seems like a reasonable way of getting a 65' vertical support.
>
> On a related note, how much real difference would a 65' vertical section make vs a 40' one (total radiator length being the same?)
>
> Although an eighth wave vertical portion seems like it would be worthwhile, I have to wonder if in the real world it would make a significant difference vs. a 40' vertical section.
>
> Tnx,
> Ken WA8JXM
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