Shaun, For materials needed vs. radio theory, you just can't beat a G5RV antenna. IMHO I've used mine with my K1, K2 and several home brew projs and it works great time and again. Yes, you want to get the center up there a ways. Say around 35-40 feet, but the payoff was good for me. There are a number of sites out there that have good versions of a very old, classic antenna. Very few parts (all of which can be made with junk around the house. Very little investment for a sound payoff.
Dohn N8EWY -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shaun Oliver Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 9:20 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] dipole antenna efficiency Hi all, if I were to make a dipole, would coiling it round a piece of plastic piping decrease the efficiency of the thing? I intend on making one for 40 meters, one for 80 meters, and one for 10 meters. I've worked out that1 meter of piping will suffice for each leg of each antenna. thanks in advance. shaun _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
