[Antennas] can I add 30 to a 80/40 dipole

[Mark - AA6DX]

I don't believe it will, Bill.  I have used multi dipoles on a single feed 
for years and years and years.   BUT ... a 8Ø/4Ø/2Ø has time and again NOT 
been a good mix ... forget the 2Ø  --   4Ø/2Ø seems fine, though.  Your 
layout may have differences, I usually try to separate the ends of the 
droopy dipoles as much as possible.
Try it .. there is not a whole lot to lose!
73, Mark  AA6DX

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From: "FireBrick" <w9ol at billnjudy.com>
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Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 2:28 PM
Subject: [Antennas] can I add 30 to a 80/40 dipole


> The 80/40 dipole works real well.
> Single wire, a coil on each side .
>
> I'd like to ADD another set of wires, for 30 meters.
> Just let the wire hang a bit below the 80/40 with the end 
> attached/supported from the 80/40 via a insulator.
>
> Will this goof up the 80/40 too much?