[TowerTalk] PARASLEEVE ANTENNA ELEMENTS

[Joe Subich, W8IK/4]

> 
>      Here's an idea:  Use parasleeve-like DEs for a 3L array on 5 
> bands by mounting the last two sleeves (for 17 and 12) ABOVE AND 
> BELOW the other three, using the mast for a support.  Sort of like 
> very close-spaced dipoles on all bands.  This requires that the 
> array be mounted with the DEs at approximately the mast location 
> (hence the need for 3Ls; the Directors would have to balance array.)
> 

Rather than fight with a five element sleeve driver, why not use a 
short boom log feed (as Cushcraft or Hy-Gain) with reflectors for 
20/17/15 and a director for 10?  

73,
   ... Joe Subich, W8IK/4  ex-AD8I
       <W8IK@IBM.NET>
 

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