Topband: Effect of trees- tree appreciation

Gary and Kathleen Pearse pearse at gci.net
Sat Aug 10 00:31:16 EDT 2013


Where are the high voltage points in a "T" antenna? 

I have the choice of putting up either a new T between two trees, or an L again on 160M. The ends of the T would by necessity be strung over and go down 20-30' alongside the two supporting trees. 

The L would parallel a tree and bend over at around 75-80'. The horizontal end of the L would end up 20-30' from its tree support. I'd reuse my 8 tuned elevated radials, plus maybe a couple more.

Suggestions? Sometimes high angle works better in our tilted ionosphere at 64N.

73, Gary NL7Y


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