Butch:

That's a fair question.

My thinking is that, especially when you get higher up in frequency, 
directionality becomes more possible if you can have dipoles that are 
arranged perpendicular to each other.

I have heard of field day set-ups that operate on that basis.

I guess my thinking is that if I can't have a tower and beam again, I should 
do whatever I can to maximize my potential for directionality where 
possible.

Don't know how sound the theory is, but it seems at least worth a try.

If others disagree or question these assumptions, please let me know. 
That's what this list is all about.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 10:04 PM
Subject: Re: supports for wire antennas


I'm curious why you want two dipoles.  It has been a long time since I
studied antenna theory, but on 80 meters, for example, isn't there only
about 3 db difference between broad side versis off the ends?
73
Butch Bussen
wa0vjr
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Las Vegas