You could do your plan, run a wire between the ends, and feed it conveniently with open wire or window line.? It would then be a slanted loop antenna.? Doug DeMaw, W1FB (SK), used just such an antenna with great success.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 2:07 pm Subject: [drakelist] Antenna question Hi all, For those with experience in regards to dipole and inverted v antennas. ? I do not have enough length available for an 80 M dipole....I do however have enough room to run to wires from our chimney into my back yard with about 92 ft one way and 95 ft?plus at another angle.? This would wind up being almost a horizontal V? with about? 80-90 ft between the ends. ? All the book learning says 60 to 120 degree angles....but.... Yes I know try it.... Carl WD8NHK ? ? BTW I have probably got the only original never used.... T4 front panels (2) (unpunched) and a complete chassis and cabinet for same.? This is just the sheet metal folks.....? Anyone interested ? ? Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars.
