[TowerTalk] Re: [CQ-Contest] Sweepstakes Antennas: 80/75 Meters

[Tom Osborne]

Jeffrey Maass wrote:
>I'm interested in saturating a 500-mile circle to cover the population 
>centers, and that means I want to maximize my high-angle lobes.

> I'm considering a delta loop, broadside E-W, bottom corner fed

I think if you fed the delta in the bottom center, it would be 
horizontaly polorized and better for close in contacts. Bottom corner 
feed will give it vertical polorization and a lower angle of radiation. 
> Any better ideas? Delta- or diamond-loop oriented horizontally 50-60 
>feet up?

Those are real cloud warmers and good for close in contacts.
> Jeff Maass K8ND
>

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