[Antennas] Dipole question

John Pate [email protected]
Fri, 22 Mar 2002 09:23:08 -0500


Ok, now that I got the address right, here is my question:

Currently running a dipole cut for 10 meters, up about 30 feet and fed with 
300 ohm twin lead.  The antenna is constructed of aluminum.  Am using this 
for 10-15-20 meters.

I would like to construct a longer dipole, but I a huge canopy of maple 
trees, so about 20 feet total length is about all I can do.  Could I wind 
wire cut for 20 meters helically around PVC or some other insulator.  I read 
once in QST about a 20 meter dipole made this way, can't find the QST now.  
I would like to use this for 20, 15 and 10 meters.  I would also like to add 
a antenna rotor to get some directivity.  Would this help?  Any advice or 
suggestions greatly appreciated

TNX ES 73  John KB4UTV

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