[Ham-Mac] New House Ground

[Brian Short]

Hi,

I am glad you found the answers you wanted.  May I suggest
that you try TowerTalk at contesting.com for additional information.
There are a number of experts there who offer opinions freely.

Personally, on 80m, I like a half sloper or sloping vertical.

Presently, I have a 1/2 wavelength (at 80m) sloping vertical
wire above some elevated radials.  I use the same antenna
on 160m (1/4 wavelength).  The wire slopes up to the top
of a 55' tower.

I once had a half sloper (shortened) fed against the tower and
it worked well, too.

The best antenna I have ever tried was a 5/8 vertical supported
by a balloon and with elevated radials.

Good Luck.

Brian

On Thursday, Dec 18, 2003, at 17:57 America/Phoenix, Scott Clausen 
wrote:
> Any recommendations for a good 80 meter antenna? The BigIr only covers 
> to 40 meters.
>
> Again, I appreciate all the help from members on this list.
>
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