Hi Kris,

I'm using a VanGorden all band dipole which is nothing more that a 135 foot
dipole fed with 450 ohm ladder line.  You need a tuner and a ballon with
this type of antenna, but it works GREAT on all bands through 10 meters for
me.  When I was in college, I ran a no seeom dipole made out of 26 gage wire
and 1/8 inch dowels and it worked.

The most visible part of this all band antenna is the ladder line, a
vertical would probably be the least noticeable, but then there are those
radials.  And, remember, your support center pole or vertical can also serve
as your flag pole!

Good luck!
73

Bob, [log in to unmask], K8LR
Take my advice, I don't use it anyway.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kris Hickerson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 7:43 PM
Subject: Antenna Question


Hi All,

Well, I've written to this list in the past discussing vertical antennas.

Now I'm beginning to try to make a determination as to which direction I
want to go and thought I'd ask for opinions and advice from those of you who
have been there.

Up to this point, I've considered nothing except a vertical antenna.
However, I wanted to see if perhaps there is an equally good solution that I
have overlooked.

I have two goals I want to achieve.  The first, of course, is maximum
coverage on all bands.  The second, and most difficult to obtain, is to have
an antenna that is as inconspicuous as possible since I'm located in the
middle of a new subdivision.

I will appreciate all thought and ideas on the subject.  What do most people
do in similar circumstances?

73
Kris
wb9slm