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Eric Oyen <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 1 Mar 2015 12:56:29 -0700
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I use one here.
my only gripe with it is that it is longer than the diagonal for my yard. Also, if you intend to feed it as an inverted V, you will need to support the feed point up around 40 feet or so and the long end at 15 to 20 feet. One other thing, using a tuner with this antenna will help clean up any stray reactances.

mine is a moderately good antenna for what I use it for. Given the shape of the yard, I had to bend the antenna at the feed point so that both legs are only about 75 degrees apart. THis is not optimal, but it works.

-eric
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On Mar 1, 2015, at 12:37 PM, Fred Adams wrote:

> 	Are any of you guys on the list using the windom antenna at the
> present time?  If so, I would appreciate hearing from you and any
> suggestions you have including likes and dislikes.  I have a windom that I
> have had for some time and thinking of putting it up as I believe it is
> best for my situation.  I can't remember the full length but it is the full
> length version.  I believe it covers 10 thru 80 meters.  This is for my
> bedroom radio that I do not use to often.  My main station is in my
> computer and radio  room  .  I really would appreciate hearing from you
> guys that use the windom antenna or have used it.
> 
> Thanks much,

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