Hi;
I would fix the r7 or beter yet get an r8.  I really loved my r8.  True no 80 meters but 40 meters has a much beter swr.  The thing is the thing just wouldn't stay up.  Something like a dxcc or dxdd would work but you need arount 85 feet or so and your landlord has to go along with a wire up there.  How did you mount the r7?   Were you able to put a tripod on the roof? 
Richard 

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From: Rick <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Sunday, Nov 13, 2011 12:19:13 PM
Subject: Antenna questions.

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> Hi list.
> I'm having problems with my R7, instead of trying to fix it I want to 
> replace it with something that will work on 80 meters.
> I would like some ideas as what kind of ground mounted verticals to look at.
> I don't have room to run radials and the land lord won't let me put anything 
> on the house.
> Also I would like to put a wire antenna in the attic.
> I'd like it to cover as many bands as possible.
> Any suggestions as to what to look at would be appreciated.
> What kind of insulators would I need, and how far away from the wood should 
> I keep the wire?
> Thanks in advance, and 7 3.