Steve, thanks much. I plan to do some outside measuring and a little
further checking on the antenna but I like the sound of the info that you
provided. Thanks again,
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Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 3:29 PM
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Subject: Re: Windom 6 thru 80 meter antenna
Fred,
It is basically the same length as a full size 80 meter dipole, just
that the feedpoint is off center. Depending on what brand you go with,
it will be somewhere around 133 - 136 feet long and feedpoint will be
around 2/3 from one end. Baluns will also vary: some use 4:1 and others
use 6:1.
I had one up a few years ago and it worked quite well. It works
harmonically on bands above the lowest band (80 meters), so no tuner
needed on 40, 20, 10, and even on 12 and 17 meters. It's not resonant
on 30 and 15 meters although you can use a tuner and make it work.
There is also a mod to add a parallel dipole to make it resonant on 30 and
15.
Mine was set up in a slanting configuration, with one end hanging down
from the highest point. I think it can work in a few different
configurations, but maybe the flat top or inverted vee are the most
common.
Good luck, Steve KW3A
On 7/18/2013 3:11 PM, Fred Adams wrote:
> Are any of you guys running the 6 thru 80 meter windom antenna? If
> so, I would appreciate some info on this antenna. How long are the
> legs and best height for average use? Any good or bad things that you
> have to say about the antenna. I recently heard a guy talking on a
> windom and he had a very good signal barefooted and this got me
> interested. First, I have to know the length so I can find if I have the
space. I will appreciate any info
> good or bad. Thanks much,
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