[TowerTalk] Limited Space Antenna Recommendations

[Bob N8YGG]

Landen Stoker wrote:
> 
> Hey Guys, here is a question someone might be able to help me with. With
> a tower that I have I am limited to the turning radius i can have due to
> obstructions. And no I can't cut the obstructions down they are not
> trees :-) I currentley have a Butternut Butterfly which the elements are
> abt 12 ft long with a boom of  7 feet but I long for a better
> antenna.The A3S is too big since it has 27 ft elements . Is there a
> antenna out there that might work for me, that has shorter elements
> maybe 15- 20 ft. I know it is a long shot but thanks.
> Landen
> KC5QDZ@IAMERICA.NET
> 
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Landen,

What about a quad?  My Lighting Bolt, 2 el, has an 8' boom with a 10.6'
turning radius.  You can also get a Gem Quad with a even shorter radius.

Bob N8YGG
15 miles east of Dayton

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