[TowerTalk] Ideas/Options for BIG GAIN antennas????

[Tom Osborne]

Bryan wrote:
> 
>         When we talk about directional gain antennas,
> the discussion usually centers on yagis.  Well, I need
> some help in a different area.
> 
>         This past weekend I was visiting with a ham buddy
> that works for a local electrical utility company.  It
> seems that they are getting ready to replace a HUGE number
> of 35-40 foot utility poles.  They are going to be selling
> these poles for almost nothing just to get them moved off
> their yard.  If you buy a lot of them, they will even deliver
> and dig the holes for them.
> 
>         Here is the opportunity.  Basically unlimited supply
> of 35-40 foot poles, plenty of wire, cable, and hardware, and
> lots of ACRES on the ranch where our contest station is located.
> Space is not a problem, no neighbors, no CC&R, no powerlines.  Only
> occupants are cows, prairie dogs, and Armadillos and we don't
> accept complaints from them
> 
> WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS FOR SOME REAL GAIN ANTENNAS USING THESE
> POLES AND THE SPACE?  Main limitation seems to be tallest poles are only
> about 40 feet.  What are the options available other than yagis?
> 
> Comments and input will be appreciated.
> 
> Bryan W5KFT

Hi Bryan.  Rhombics and more rhombics.  40 footers would be good for the 
higher bands, but might be a little low for 80.  W6AM had a field full of 
rhombics and we all know how he did!!!

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