Fred:

Yes, it will affect the other bands if you shorten the 80-meter portion.

The way to adjust things on 80 meters is to work with the end spacers and 
fold lengths of wire back on themselves.

I have not done this, but I know it can work.

For specifics, it might be good to e-mail Don Tyrrell, the guy whose company 
makes those antennas.

His e-mail address is:

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Again, I wouldn't cut the 80-meter portion unless that is absolutely 
necessary, and I would consult with Don before doing anything.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred Adams" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 2:18 PM
Subject: Question on Alpha Delta DXCC Antenna


Could any of you guys that have, or have used the DXCC antenna tell me if
the other bands will be affected if I shorten the eighty meter portion of
the antenna?  I was thinking of some changes on the  eighty meter portion of
the antenna but I don't want to mess up the other bands on the antenna.
Thanks much,