How about a long wire attached to a helium balloon?


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From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 5:57 PM
Subject: Re: Antenna Question


> dipole can be made of many different kinds of wire from light wire that's
> hard to see to heavier wire which will stand up to more and some like the
> G5RV will get you out on most bands if you have the room, I have mine all
> over the  yard and when I go on vacation I have a yoyo antenna I use which
> I
> run all over the place as well and that all you can really see is the yoyo
> portions of them. that's more of a portable antenna though, the G5RV and
> similar antenna, van Gordon makes a few, and others, are probably the best
> way to go as far as not being noticed. Verticals are nice but pick up more
> noise and can generate more RFI.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kris Hickerson" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 7:43 PM
> Subject: Antenna Question
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> Well, I've written to this list in the past discussing vertical antennas.
>
> Now I'm beginning to try to make a determination as to which direction I
> want to go and thought I'd ask for opinions and advice from those of you
> who
> have been there.
>
> Up to this point, I've considered nothing except a vertical antenna.
> However, I wanted to see if perhaps there is an equally good solution that
> I
> have overlooked.
>
> I have two goals I want to achieve.  The first, of course, is maximum
> coverage on all bands.  The second, and most difficult to obtain, is to
> have
> an antenna that is as inconspicuous as possible since I'm located in the
> middle of a new subdivision.
>
> I will appreciate all thought and ideas on the subject.  What do most
> people
> do in similar circumstances?
>
> 73
> Kris
> wb9slm
>
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