I’m happy to help you design/make the coils. I’m not sure what part of town you’re in but I’m over in Pearland. Dan, Look at the Bvarc Beacon. Aug and Sept 2019. The 2 parts explain how to design and build a loaded 80 mx dipole. It can be linear or inverted V set up. It is similar to LKJ’s. Rick Hiller W5RH Cell/VM/Text: 832-474-3713
Physical: 9031 Troulon Drive Houston, TX 77036
The old fashioned inverted vee is always a winner. Get the center as high as possible. 63 foot legs on either side. Feed with RG-8 or similar. That shoukd get you on 3.9 MHz with a reasonable SWR. Excellent antenna for contacts in the lower 48.
73, Don AD0K
Howdy,
I am listening to Big John on the Stir Crazy net today. We are chatting all about what we have done for one another and such.
I am itching to get on the 80 meter rag chew. The biggest hold up is an antenna. I am drawn to homebrew plans, if possible.
I have an end fed halfwave that should tune to 80m, but the length is pretty much for my little lot. 125 to 130 feet is a challenge...
I have looked at Big John's antenna plans but I am intimidated by the loading coils...
Any ideas? 73 Dan KJ5IZK
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