[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Karl,
Sounds like a 160meter inverted L might be an option. BUT, you could start by visiting a website of an antenna guru, specifically, W4RNL, or buying his books available through MFJ. Please note, don't be overly swayed by the results of antenna modeling results. They are merely one source of guidance and rarely does one know the influence of site specitics (e.g. ground conductivity, house wiring, siding, gutters, etc.). It pays to ask around but make sure you find out if "an antenna" is installed as intended or not, and also what the particular installation is like. One of the most controversial antennas is the G5RV which is highly susceptable to deviations from a perfect installation. In other words, bend it into an inverted V, mount it close to the ground, run the feedline parallel to one leg of the flat top, etc. and you may get good or bad results, don't know until you try. So start with theory, and then blend it with real world, correct installation examples. Good luck. Oh yes, you have to install the antenna in bad weather for it to work best. Snow, rain, sleet, high wind, all contribute to a better performing antenna. Not sure I even know what it is like to install an antenna in nice weather. But, you can be sure if I schedule antenna work, it will be nasty and windy that day. Sort of like the Hamvention, you know one day out of three will have bad weather but the rest will be fine. 73, Evan<BR><BR><BR>**************<BR>Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home.<BR> (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aolhom00030000000001)</HTML> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Submissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------
