[Antennas] Vertical

[w8okn at charter.net]

Thanks for the replies.  They were very helpful!

Now, for those who may have gone from a 25 foot dipole to a vertical, does
it REALLY help with getting more DX or is it more theoretical.

Sean
W8OKN



> I am strongly considering putting up a 30 foot vertical with an automatic
> antenna tuner at the base.  My plan is to lay as many radials as possible.
> Instead of just throwing a wire up into a tree, I'd like to support this
> antenna with PVC pipe.
>
> First, what affect will the PVC have on the vertical; loss, etc.
>
> Has anyone used this idea and if so, I plan to top load the antenna to
> improve efficiency.  Is there any risk in having too high a voltage at the
> end of the coil at the top?
>
> Sean
> W8OKN
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