O.K. Gary, I think it does a pretty good job on short skip as well.
We both know that a dipole is best for close in stuff, but if you can't get
one up, then this will work.
Any further questions, let me know.

73
Lowell  W8QIY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Metzler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 11:31 AM
Subject: Re: antenna suggestions


> Hi Lowell,
>
> Thanks for the info.  That is the antenna I was thinking about.  How does
it
> do for local communications?  Thanks again.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 9:41 AM
> Subject: Re: antenna suggestions
>
>
> > Hi Gary:
> >
> > Well I have had great success with the Butternut 9 band verticle and
have
> > even added the 160 MTR coil to it.
> > Of course, it is a compromise system but I have worked the world with it
> on
> > most bands.
> > 160, of course, is just local stuff.
> > I even worked a JA on 75 MTR ssb a year or so ago.
> > I should also tell you that I have 500 ft. of wire as radials  just
> burried
> > in the grass of our lawn.
> > They run in many directions and are not cut to any particular length.
> > I hope this gives you some ideas.
> > 73 Gary, and if you have more questions, just email me.
> >
> > Lowell  W8QIY
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Gary Metzler" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 11:09 PM
> > Subject: antenna suggestions
> >
> >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > Recently I lost my tower in the hurricanes.  I would like some
> suggestions
> > > for a vertical antenna for hf use.  I would like one that covers 80 to
6
> > > meters.
> > > Also does anyone know where I can get moarse academy?  Any help would
be
> > > appreciated.  Thanks,
> > > Regards, Gary Metzler
> > > Outta Sight Travel, Inc.
> > > Phone:  772-336-8747
> > > Fax:  772-336-8595
> > > E-mail:  [log in to unmask]
> > > http://www.outtasighttravel.com