[80m] Antenna Help

[Stan]

I agree on using phased verticals on 80. I use four MFJ 1792 verticals in phase with a Comtek control box, and have worked all but 4 countries on that band. But with just 2 verts you will still have a big signal. Also agree on consulting the ON4UN lowband book.

Good luck and 73,
Stan, W4AG


-----Original Message-----
From: 80m-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:80m-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Billy Cox
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 8:42 PM
To: Gary Smith; 80m at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [80m] Antenna Help

Hi Gary,

What about a simple pair of phased 
verticals, say 2x HF2V or similar,
spaced 90 degrees. 

That would give you some F/B and a
bit of gain to help offset some of
the ground losses.

Check the ON4UN books for more ideas.

Hope this helps!

73 de Billy, AA4NU


-----Original Message-----
>From: Gary Smith <wa1tjb at yahoo.com>

>I am looking for some advice on a reasonably sized antenna for 80m.  My primary goal is to be able to work DX from the East Coast into Europe and the Middle East.  I do have the linear space, but not many trees for getting wire high off the ground.  Any recommendations would be appreciated.
>
>73 de Gary
>WA1TJB

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