[TowerTalk] Vertical Antennas

[kb0fhp@comcast.net]

Lee:

Take a look at the 80M vertical I built with a capacitance hat...simple, but works.

http//home.comcast.net/~kb0fhp

Scott

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Red <RedHaines at centurytel.net> 

> Hi, Lee; 
> 
> Base loaded verticals work, of course. It may be easier to lower the 
> losses associated with short antennas with top loading, such as the "T" 
> or the inverted L. Top hats work well, too, but the size required may 
> not be so practical on an 80 meter antenna. I recommend that you study 
> Jerry Sevick's articles in QST (July 1971, March 1973, and April 1978) 
> or his book, "The Short Vertical Antenna and Ground Radial," published 
> by CQ Communications. The book also has a chapter on loading coils that 
> examines losses in various models. 
> 
> 73 de WOØW 
> 
> 
> 
> Lee Buller wrote: 
> 
> > 
> > 
> > Back in the days when men were men and ham radio operators were kids, there 
> was a company that sold verticles-Gotham. 
> > 
> > 
> 
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