[TowerTalk] Hustler 6BTV vs Steppir Big IR Vertical on 80m - Thanks

[Richard Thorne]

Boy, I sure received a lot of replies to this one.

Bottom line, while the 6BTV maybe top loaded for 80m, the swr bandwidth 
is narrow and there is probably loss due to all the traps.

I dug out my copy of "The Radio Amateur Antenna Book" by W6SAI and W2LX 
(published 1978).  There is a loading circuit for a 32' vertical to 
cover 40m and switchable portions of 80/75.  I think I'll build that.  
The swr bandwidth for each 80m segment is suppose to be around 50khz. 

Thanks for all the input.

Rich - N5ZC