Even 20 feet would work reasonably well.  Lou WA3MIX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 8:17 PM
Subject: Re: buddipole.


>     Shaun:
>
> I'd say 30 feet or so should do quite well for you.
>
> The challenge is getting supports for that height, if you don't have trees
> to work with, but there are lots of low-profile support poles and masts
that
> you could buy for relatively little money.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 7:58 PM
> Subject: Re: buddipole.
>
>
> > 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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