ok let's assume for a moment I'm in a restricted covenence(spelling
required,) area. what would be the best hight wise to get a reasonable
signal out on say, 80 or 40 meters?
On 23/02/2008 11:47 AM, the old scribe known as T Behler was able to
impart this pearl of wisdom:
> 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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