[Antennas] Isotron antenna <was> Re: 40m mobile antenna e.r.p. compared

[Sam Morgan]

On Sat, 30 Apr 2005 22:39:04 -0500
Gary Pewitt <n9zsv at cei.net> wrote:
> 
> > Try an Isotron antenna as advertised in QST.  They are a balanced antenna 
> > which means you don't need any radials.  
>
http://www.isotronantennas.com/

Impressive alternative idea Gary, tnx.
http://www.isotronantennas.com/8040b.htm
covers 2 bands

less than 1/2 the price of some of the ones I was considering
PRICE:  $177.90

more broad banded than the verticals
3.5 - 4.0 Mhz.
7.0 - 7.3 Mhz.

low profile/managable size for 80m and 40m
32" x 16" x 30" weighs 10lbs.

no radials needed
no tuner needed .. 
50 - 75 ohms feedpoint

well not in the sense the verticals wound require
(to tweak the band edges perhaps.)
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On Sat, 30 Apr 2005 20:59:25 -0700
"Hue Miller" <kargo_cult at msn.com> wrote:

> That you could work out on 20 up does not surprise me at all, but i am 
> curious how this small antenna worked on 40 and goodness, even 80.
> I suspect quite a bit like a mobile whip at those freqs. 
>
good questions
some research, head scratching, and reading is a definate must
starting here I guess:
http://www.isotronantennas.com/isohow.htm

other comments anyone?  

Sam Morgan
KA5OAI
mailto:ka5oai at qsl.net