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

[Mark - AA6DX]

Here's all kind of info on the subject     de AA6DX
http://www.eham.net/forums/Elmers/7185
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dale Miller" <stpatrick3 at twlakes.net>
To: "Antenna List" <Antennas at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 10:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Antennas] can I add 30 to a 80/40 dipole


I seem to recall someone putting a web page link on this reflector about
multiple dipoles off of a single feed.
I don't recall what the link was and can't find it in my Bookmarks

73's
Dale Miller, KC2CBD

Mark - AA6DX wrote:

> 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
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "FireBrick" <w9ol at billnjudy.com>
> To: "Antenna List" <Antennas at mailman.qth.net>
> 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?
>