I have read articles on the web recently that mention the low NVIS type antenna's. I'm not sure if your familiar with the concept but here is a link that I've used
http://www.hamuniverse.com/nvisbeam.html
I kind of like the one they mention - the cloud warmer - it looks like a neat concept. I would think that if you are wanting to intentionally get a higher angle of radiation for more regional / local stuff - (instead of that very low one your vertical is producing) - this would be a pretty good candidate. One thing that worried me however was ground losses (running QRP it matters) with it being as low as it is. I think the reason this design above using the director "element" beneath the main radiator is to minimize the ground loss but I'm not sure. Just an idea.. Of course your monofiliment over the 50 ' limb wont come in handy on this one... !
----- Original Message ----- From: "JT Croteau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "QRP-L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Elecraft" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 2:25 PM Subject: [NoGaQRP] What antenna should I build?
My only antenna currently here at the home QTH is an HF2V vertical which does great for long haul DX on 40 and 80 but in general is not good for local or regional work. I just launched some monofilament over the only high branch in my yard at 50'. As I only have a single support, I'm looking at some suggestions on constructing a multiband vee wire antenna but have limited materials on hand and even more limited $$ to go out an buy stuff at the moment. Here is what I have in the junk box: 75' of RG213 ~30' of solid conductor commercial ladder line ~800' of 14ga stranded insulated THN wire Assortment of dog-bone style insulators Wide assortment of PVC and nuts/bolts What can I do with the above and the internal tuner in my K1 without going out and buying anything? Ideally, I'd like something that will load well on 80/40/30/20/15 but will settle for 40-15. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks -- JT Croteau - W6FO - Canton, GA | K1 #292 ARS #2,147 | NoGA-QRP | SEDXC | ARRL _______________________________________________ NoGaQRP mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/nogaqrp -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.3/361 - Release Date: 6/11/2006
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