[Antennas] 160mtrs on small lot

[Chris BONDE]

You have a larger space than I.

I was going to broach this after I did a bit of studying, but now seems OK

I have 2 large coils made awhile back for me to use on 160.  They are about 150 
turns on 2in dia plastic about 12in long.

My plan  tall wooden pole, 10ft from base attach 1 coil vertically then a wire 
horizontally, go up 10ft with 2or so parallel wires to a centre point, up 10 ft with 2 or 
so wires, place other coil vertically then an other horizontal wire.  From the centre 
point run two parallel wires for a balance feedline for about 10ft to the house and a 
coil.  Tap the coil at various places, put the centre tap to ground and the shield of 
coax, the centre of the coax to a tap on the coil.  The coax then goes through the 
wall to the tuner and rig.  I think that I would have a shortened loaded vertical  
dipole.  By varying the tap for the centre of the coax I should be able to tune 160, 
80 and maybe 40.

What thinkest thou?

Chris opr VE7HCB

> This is going to be an almost impossible to fill request....
> 
> Just got a IC-735 that has 160.....now need an antenna.....
> 
> Live on a rather small city lot, limited to 55 feet from ground to
> antenna tip, must be within set backs.....makes usable area about 100
> feet by 70 feet with other antennas all ready up.....
> 
> Also, soil is heavy clay....very hard to get good RF ground and very,
> extremely limited on area to run radials....
> 
> Any ideas on an antenna that will work OK on 160 and be almost ground
> independent...not looking for a fantastic DX antenna...just want to
> get on 160 and be able to work a good chunk of the US....
> 
> I know...I am asking for a Caddy on a Yugo budget........
> 
> Mel
> N7OKL
> 
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