Topband: 43’ 80 Meter Vertical

[Chortek, Robert L.]

I would like to thank everyone who responded.  It’s all very helpful.

43’ was chosen for a variety of limitations associated with my 12,000 sq. ft. lot.

I already have a 60’ top loaded vertical for 160 and had a 40’ Spiderbeam pole laying around which I mounted on a 3’ pole. 

While 66’ would certainly be better, I have to live with my neighbors and since I also have an elevated BigIR 3 and a 3 El SteppIR with 30/40 trombone I feel “enough is enough”.

Again, thanks for the information.  I have everything I need.  

Top loading will certainly greatly improve the performance (efficiency) of the antenna compared to base loading so while it may not be optimum, it’s a compromise I’m willing to live with.


73,

Bob/AA6VB 
Robert L. Chortek

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