Hi Fred,

Well, if cost isn't an option, I would look hard at the Stepp Ir with a
forty meter add on kit, at least I think they make one.  Otherwise, some
sort of beam with a forty meter add on kit such as the Cushcraft series.  A
quad is always good too.  Perhaps a five band, 2 element quad and than a
trapped dipole for 40 and 30 meters?

Just some thoughts.  Take care, good luck and very 73. 


Kevin :)
Amateur Radio:  K7RX



-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Fred
Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 10:40
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Subject: Antennas?

I know some of you guys have done the math and looked at the options, so if
you were going to put up a directional/rotatable antenna, which one would
you select and why. I'm looking for one with the most coverage, smallest or
lowest wind-loading factor so I could possibly put up two antennas covering
two groups of bands or a mono-bander and a multi-band antenna as well.

They would be for bands between 40 and 10 meters. I'm thinking of putting up
a couple wire antennas for 80 and maybe 40, but since I love 40 meters I may
just see if I can't put up a 40 meter beam or perhaps an add-on kit for
another multi-band antenna for 40 meters.

Fred Olver  N9BSO  [log in to unmask]

Thanks in advance.

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