Mike / KK5F:
I often erect at least two antenna types at a site for
side-by-side comparisons. That is the *only* way one can determine how
one antenna performs against another under otherwise identical site and
I'll be doing that myself next Saturday during QRPTTF. My main antenna will
be an 80m dipole fed with 450-ohm ladder line (for use on 20 & 40m with
tuner) that I want to compare with a camera tripod-mounted hamstick on 20
and 40 meters. I already have an idea how they will compare - the only
reason for the test is that I have a camping spot in mind for some time in
the future where there are no "organic supports" for a dipole and any radio
operation will necessitate a small vertical as described. I just want to
know how much more poorly the vertical will be. I plan to have four 33'
radials for it. The dipole will be up about 40 feet & the rig will be a KX1.
John Harper AE5X
http://www.ae5x.com
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