[Elecraft] [HAM] Hi Q versus Vertical

[Julius Fazekas n2wn]

Hi Frank,

As mentioned elsewhere, radials are key to good performance. Verticals will
work, and sometimes not badly either, with less than optimum radials. The
key is high density under the feed point. Flashing may be a good option, a
metal roof would be great.

That being said, I know a lot of folks who love the SteppIr vertical. It
probably is a good antenna for 40-6. Any base fed vertical will be less
efficient than one with a top hat or inductor, at least half way up
(preferably higher).

Probably the best question is what do you expect the antenna to do? Be
competitive in pileups? Work tons of DX? Local ragchewing? Just CW or SSB or
both? The answers will help you focus on a specific antenna better.

For the money a Hustler 6 BTV Antenna is a good place to start. It's a bit
narrow on 80/75, but you can find out how well a vertical will work for you,
then consider something like a SteppIr.

That's assuming you don't want to build your own, which can be virtually
free if you're a decent scrounger.

73,
Julius


Frank MacDonell wrote:
> 
> I am looking for an antenna to work 6 thru 80 meters in a condo
> development. I presently own a k3/10.
> 
> Stealth is a very strong consideration. It seems that a SteppIR
> Vertical or Hi Q antenna would make sense. Does anyone have experience
> with these two antennas for this type of application? Thanks you for
> your time and expertise.
> 
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> Frank KD8FIP
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