I can try to put a 21-22m (68-70 foot) telescopic aluminium pole, made from pipes 2" to 1" diameter. It will be a bit too long for 1/4 on 80m. I can put a T top hat or run an InvL, but probably need to slope it from 70 foot to about 40 foot. What will be better ? and will I be able to match/use the antenna on 80m also ?
About K9AY, I understood that the loop is influenced by close metal objects, and the property is full of wire fences, vineyard rows and other "metal" structures. That's why i was thinking about using some flag/loop at 10 feet or more above ground. 73, Petronel YO8SEP 160 and 80 will be difficult. Can you get another vertical up about 60 feet? You can top load that with a trap for 80 and have "t" wires at the top that also act as guy wires. You can also bottom load for 160 and maybe that will be good enough for you. Radials whatever you can do will help. An Inverted L with about 50ft of vertical will work ok....If you can keep the horizontal end up in the air around the same height or more. It doesn't sound like you have any tall trees to work with. For receiving I have been very impressed with a K9AP loop. 25 ft up and about 15 feet out at the corners. It does not take up much space and you can reverse the direction easily with a relay. A flag or pennant will work too. You can never have enough rcv or xmit antenna! HI! Welcome to the club! W0MU _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
