also load the rain gutters.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 10:01 AM
Subject: Re: Antenna questions.


> How about running a loop all around the house for 80 meters.  Try this
> page for some ideas.
>
>
> http://www.eham.net/articles/21270
>
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
> Node 3148
> Wallace, ks.
>
>
> On Mon, 14 Nov 2011, Rick wrote:
>
>> no trees or poles.
>> That is why I want to put up a vertical, and put a wire in the attic.
>> I do have 79 feet along side the house running east to west, but I don't
>> think that would get me on 80.
>> I cant run a wire along side the house then bring it across the backyard
>> because it would go over or under the power line coming into the house.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Gerry Leary" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 5:08 PM
>> Subject: Re: Antenna questions.
>>
>>
>>> First do you have trees or any kind of poles that are up?  You could 
>>> maybe
>>> create a low altitude loop or dipole and that might work.  Also I think
>>> that
>>> the Gap Titan will work 80 meters.  Also right now I am using a
>>> screwdriver
>>> antenna on a small tripod with 16 10 foot radials.  I could put it on a
>>> fence post and maybe load the fence as the ground side also.  I think 
>>> some
>>> of the high gain verticals will work 80 also, but I think they need
>>> radials.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 10:19 AM
>>> Subject: Antenna questions.
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi list.
>>>> I'm having problems with my R7, instead of trying to fix it I want to
>>>> replace it with something that will work on 80 meters.
>>>> I would like some ideas as what kind of ground mounted verticals to 
>>>> look
>>>> at.
>>>> I don't have room to run radials and the land lord won't let me put
>>>> anything
>>>> on the house.
>>>> Also I would like to put a wire antenna in the attic.
>>>> I'd like it to cover as many bands as possible.
>>>> Any suggestions as to what to look at would be appreciated.
>>>> What kind of insulators would I need, and how far away from the wood
>>>> should
>>>> I keep the wire?
>>>> Thanks in advance, and 7 3.
>>
>>