[160m] New To List

Fri, 28 Jun 2002 21:51:54 -0400

Search the ARRL QST archives for an antenna called the "Minooka Special"
(mid to late 70s maybe).  It used a loading coil a few feet from the top,
along with a much smaller coil at the base, which was tapped for match to
the coax.  I used one of those antennas with much success, using only about
(20) 30 foot radials buried in the sod.  Rather narrow bandwidth, but
effective. I built mine out of old 2" aluminum boom material, some 15 meter
beam elements and a section of a TV antenna.  It was 30 odd feet,
freestanding.

If you have trees, one of the Doug DeMaw antenna books contains an
interesting design that uses a similar loading coil near the top, along with
a folded wire top hat.  Total height of mine is around 70 feet, hanging from
a pine tree.

K8AC
Floyd Sense in Angier, NC
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> Looking for any recommendations on any possible 160m antennas that take up
a
> minimum of real estate. I understand all too well that anything small will
be a
> severe compromise, but I'll have to live with that until I own a farm (or
have
> "bought the farm" so to speak) :-)  Anyone have luck with a loaded
vertical? My
> lot size is 50x140 with the house and front yard taking up the front 95
feet so
> any ideas on any wire antenna solutions that will fit in the back 45x50'
are
> appreciated.
> 73
> Paul
>
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