[GCARC] Antenna question

[Tony Starr]

Mary,

Both choices are good ones, but if you have the space, why not go with a
wire antenna such as a fan dipole?  I have a Hustler 5BTV, with 25 radials
under it, but it is not my only antenna, and in most cases, my wire dipoles
will out-perform it. Having a vertical for your only antenna is a good
choice for the space-challenged, but for those who have more room, there
are better options. Also, verticals are notoriously noisy on receive, so
they are not the best choice for listening.  Of course if you have the
room, I would probably put up both the vertical AND a wire dipole, and in
fact, I have done that myself here at my QTH.  One can never have too many
antenna choices.  73 for now.

Tony K3TS

On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 9:52 AM mary delemarre <marydelemarre at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hello,
>
>    I have been struggling for a while on what to do about an HF antenna.  I
> have read & search and still I am perplexed.
>
> I have plenty of space in my backyard.  I am not in a HOA.
>
> I have narrowed it down to these two antennas.
>
> https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-003357
> https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-012169
>
> I would like some input from the club.  I want a multi band antenna, that
> isn't too hard to put up since it will be me & Lou (hubby) installing it.
>
> Lou & I will be at the Club's Holiday dinner.
>
> Also if I purchase one of these antenanna, what else do I need to purchase.
>
> 73,
>
> Mary
> W2TDS
>
> --
>
>
> *Mary Delemarre*
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