[Towertalk] shunt fed tower radiation point

[kb9cry@attbi.com]

If this idea doesn't work then go with an inverted L 
antenna.  Stick to the classic dimensions and you'll be 
quite satisfied.  Phil  KB9CRY
> I am going to attempt to shunt feed my tower for 160, with cables drapped
> down the outside and all. I know this will add a variable to the problem,
> but with a US Tower MA550 there isn't much choice. If it works, it works, if
> not I am no worse off on 160 than I am now. My question is where the current
> maximum is at. The feed point for my verticals has been about 10 feet lower
> then my house, which has resulted in miserable performance even with lots of
> radials. Anyone have any sense of if this will be better? Any other ideas? I
> am switching to a Force 12 Sigma for 80, will put it in the front yard for
> contests, With the current max in the middle, the F12 will be about 35-40
> feet higher than the 80 meter 1/4 wave in the back. For now I am trying to
> switch to an 80 meter Delta loop in the back. Thanks for any ideas guys!
> Dave KØXH
> 
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