Shaun:

A roll of reasonable-quality copper wire can do wonders, especially if you 
can get it up high enough, so that might be your best bet in the long run.

Remember, you'll need something to tune the antenna with, but there are lots 
of options out there.

Good luck, and 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 9:45 PM
Subject: Re: buddipole.


> I'm thinking of a long wire configuration. the next thing is getting the
> accursed thing up high enough to be of any use. if I want to be real
> stealthy I could run it along my fense which is about 5 foot off the
> ground but, that could be a problem efficiency wise. I need to find a
> happy medium where I can get the best out of my nice shiney new piece of
> wire and yet be able to pull it down and erect it at a moment's notice.
> I might even try a tak-tenna but I'm a cheap scate. so I'll settle for
> my 8 dollar roll of copper wire.
>
>
> On 22/02/2008 1:20 PM, the old scribe known as T Behler was able to
> impart this pearl of wisdom:
>>     Shaun:
>>
>> I'd suggest either a long wire, if you have the room, or a G5RV.
>>
>> That way, you can get multiple bands with one antenna, especially if you
>> have something to tune it with.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 7:44 PM
>> Subject: Re: buddipole.
>>
>>
>>> in that case, what would you reccomend for an antenna? do bare in mind
>>> I'm on a budget. I might just have to string up a 40 m length of wire
>>> and fiddle about with a tuner to match it. I can make a dipole easily
>>> enough but I need stealth and blind friendly. and I'm well aware that
>>> the two aren't synonymous with one another..
>>> thanks. shaun.
>>>
>>>
>>
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