[TowerTalk] 40/80 dipole

[Ron KA4INM Youvan]

n4kg@juno.com wrote:

> A simple solution is to make a 100 ft centerfed dipole
> using a Ladderline Feedline and balanced tuner.  This
> can also be used on ALL HF bands where it will act
> as various types of Long Wire antennas.  Check the
> ARRL Antenna Book for patterns of 100 ft 'dipoles'.
> (It will be the same as the well known G5RV but
> with lower loss since there is no lossy coax operating
> at high SWR).

  This is the antenna I started with, it works great if 
you wish to work anyone. (no one in particular)
  The number of lobes and nulls vary from band to band, 
see ARRL handbooks.
  To work distant skeds or nets, the aimed dipole can be superior.
(or beam etc.)

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