[TowerTalk] Concealed antenna issue

[Dave LaBat]

Current situation is about 45 feet of 12 gauge wire run up a pine tree with 
around 24 radials of various lengths through the yard, certainly not in any 
pattern. The wire runs almost alongside the tree trunk. I use a SGC auto 
tuner at the base. This system kind of works. I can work the DX in the 
Pacific but not toward Europe. I have always thought the antenna is probably 
compromised by being right against the tree. I have no way to pull it away 
from the tree, that would make it visible!

I am  thinking of a 33 foot Zero five flagpole away from the trees. Radial 
pattern won't be much better, still have to deal with a small backyard, pool 
and lots of concrete.

I am trying to improve the performance on the low bands, especially for DX. 
I am going to try to use a high powered auto tuner and up my output to 
around 500 watts. Will probably use a loop for receiving.

I can probably sneak my MA80/40V onto the lot some night and see if that is 
better than the tree.

What does the group think with regard to:

1) 80 meter perfromance of a 33 foot radiator. Any way to improve 80, other 
than a 66 foot element (not happening, 33 feet is as tall as its going!)
2) Will this be an improvment over the "tree vertical" ?

Thanks all

Dave NT6AA