[CTSARA] Antenna Question

[Andrew Siegel]

Have you looked at a ZS6BKW? It is like a G5RV, but with dimensions
optimized for a better match on more bands. You need to have it up over 40
feet in order to allow the matching stub to clear the ground. I use one and
have been very happy.

On Tue, Jun 28, 2016 at 2:13 PM, Tom Alessi <tom at k1ta.com> wrote:

> I have a general antenna question.  Actually I am looking for opinions and
> I know there are people in the club with more antenna knowledge.  So here
> it is:
>
> QUESTION:
>
> Which antenna would work better on 80m - 10m ?
>
> A.  Off Center Fed Zepp (Fed with Ladder line with 4:1 balun near the
> window entry point)
>
> B.  Windom (OCF 80-6m with 4:1 Balun at the antenna, fed with RG-8X)
>
> I have the Zepp and I am considering changing it out with a Windom... Is it
> worth changing???
>
> Tom Alessi
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Andrew Siegel
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