[PPRAANet] Amateur Radio Antenna

[Pamela Scott]

Sending on to all members - I bet someone can help this guy!! 

73,

Pam Scott, W0PRS

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> Hello:
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> I inherited my father's Heathkit HW-100.  It is a 10 - 80 Meter radio, and I would like to get my license to become an operator.  I would like to put a full wave wire antenna up.  I have a few questions:
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> 1)      If I plan on using several of the 10 - 80meter bands, what would be the best length for the antenna?
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> 2)      What type of wire is best?  (Gauge?  Insulated ok?)
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> 3)      Does the length have to include the drop-down portion that will be vertical going down to my radio?
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> 4)      Any certain band (10, 20, 40 ,80meter) that you would recommend as the primary?
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> Thanks.  I am 7400 feet in Monument on 3 acres with some trees on our property, if that info helps.
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> Thank you in advance for your assistance.
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> Regards,
> 
> Glenn Lodwig
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> 719-481-1581