[Antennas] inverted L

[Ken Kinyon]

Hi Glenn,
I may be be looking at this incorrectly, but since the horizontal leg is going
to be less than 1/8 wavelength in height at 160 meters, any radiation from it is
going to be very high angle and not likely to reflect back down very far away at
all (NVIS).  I think it is serving more to provide capacitance to load the
vertical section, so I would think it would be more important to be sure it is
in the clear away from other conducting objects. I am interested in what others
think, as I may be all wet. ;<)
73,
Ken W7TS


-----Original Message-----
From: antennas-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:antennas-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of G B
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 15:32
To: Antennas
Subject: [Antennas] inverted L


Hello,

I am installing an inverted L with a 80 meter trap.  The vertical portion
takes up almost the entire vertical leg before the trap.

My question is: Since the horizontal portion still radiates on 160M, does
the
orientation (compass direction) of the wire matter?

ie. should I orient it broadside to europe?

73's

Glen K4KV


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