[Antennas] any ideas?

[David W Sher]

I agree with all the other (dipole + tuner) responses.  I have a similar
lot, except my house is near the street, so it's easier for me to end
feed a wire (MFJ tuner).  If you are using a dipole, get the center up as
high as you can.  The ends can slope without serious degradation to your
signal.  I am assuming that you don't have utility wires across your lot;
stringing an antenna wire over them is not only hazardous but illegal
according to the electrical codes.  You might also consider an all-band
vertical (Hy-Gain, Butternut, etc.) with suitable radials, if you are
interested in DX, as the low radiation angle will give you superior
coverage.

Dave          W9LYA
What wrought doG hath?

On Sun, 06 Apr 2003 09:37:49 -0400 "Ken Snipes (KD4IEN)" <kd4ien@cox.net>
writes:
> I'd like ask some of the more experienced ant builders , a question 
> on 
> building a all band horz ant.
> 
> I have a 100 X 60 lot , with my one story dwelling in the center .
> 
> I'd like to have a "all band " ant for HF . What would you recommend 
> to 
> a  upgrading TECH?
> 
> I have a nice TS-430  I'd like to listen to HF &SW until i can 
> upgrade to 
> USE it.
> 
> I'm willing to try anything you more experienced HAMs  can suggest
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> Ken
> KD4IEN
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