[AMRadio] Antenna Question

rbethman rbethman at comcast.net
Sun Sep 22 10:24:23 EDT 2013


Bob,

Go with the Carolina Windom.

You won't go wrong!

I only wish I had the lot size!  I don't even have the room for a 160M 
dipole.

Bob - N0DGN

On 9/22/2013 9:56 AM, Bob, W4WSZ wrote:
> Perhaps I need to restate my question........I rcvd many suggestions 
> as to the type of feed line to use.........location of the 
> balun...........what type of tuner to use.............how to construct 
> a balanced tuner............sell the Vectronics
>
>
> I would be interested in your opinions as to which of the following 
> antennas you would prefer for multi band operation. Have you had any 
> experience using either of these ?
>
> A 160 meter dipole at 65 feet fed with open wire line
>                                  or
> The 160 meter Carolina Windom (all band) at the same height
>
> The feed line will be straight down from the feed point for atleast 50 
> feet (to favor the vertical radiator)
>
> Thanks for your comments
>
> de Bob



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