How about running a loop all around the house for 80 meters.  Try this 
page for some ideas.


http://www.eham.net/articles/21270

73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Mon, 14 Nov 2011, Rick wrote:

> no trees or poles.
> That is why I want to put up a vertical, and put a wire in the attic.
> I do have 79 feet along side the house running east to west, but I don't
> think that would get me on 80.
> I cant run a wire along side the house then bring it across the backyard
> because it would go over or under the power line coming into the house.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gerry Leary" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 5:08 PM
> Subject: Re: Antenna questions.
>
>
>> First do you have trees or any kind of poles that are up?  You could maybe
>> create a low altitude loop or dipole and that might work.  Also I think
>> that
>> the Gap Titan will work 80 meters.  Also right now I am using a
>> screwdriver
>> antenna on a small tripod with 16 10 foot radials.  I could put it on a
>> fence post and maybe load the fence as the ground side also.  I think some
>> of the high gain verticals will work 80 also, but I think they need
>> radials.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 10:19 AM
>> Subject: Antenna questions.
>>
>>
>>> 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.
>
>