Dan, you might look into a folded counterpoise. Usually requires a balun. GL,
K0AL On Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 4:56 PM Dan Bookwalter via Topband < [email protected]> wrote: > ok , this isn't a topband question , but , you guys will have better > advice than anywhere else.. > so , I am in a very compromised situation , I live in a double , we have > an elevated wood deck, combined both sides of the deck is 45x22. what i am > thinking is a Hustler 6BTV out at the edge of the deck , the base will be > about 15' above ground. > my thoughts , I can only drive in a 4ft ground rod below the antenna and > run a wire down to the rod , then run a wire around the perimeter of the > deck , it will all be on one side of the antenna , the antenna will be out > at the edge with the counterpoise all on one side of it. > the other issue which will block anything to the north , the double is > aluminum sided , that would be about 25 ft from the antenna. I suppose I > could also put more wire underneath the deck too. > the guy who lives on the other side of the double doesnt care , so that > helps... > thoughts? > if you want pictures of the situation, let me know and I can send them so > you have a better idea of my layout etc... > regards > Dan N8DCJ > > > _________________ > Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband > Reflector > _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
