FYI
The ropes, wires, cables, etc., sometimes used to retain the vertical position of a vertical antenna are called 
guy ropes, wires, cables, etc., spelled G U Y !  Once they are in place, one can say the antenna is now guyed (G U Y E D)--not to be confused with guide (G U I D E).

To my mind, somewhat above trivia.

The Other Howard, WA9RYF
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Tillinghast" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 10:13 PM
Subject: vertical hf antennas


> Hi all,
> A neighbor gave me an HF antenna that has a couple of traps in =
> it=E2=80=99s length.  My question is, are there different vertical =
> antennas made for HF?  I also noticed that there were brackets on it for =
> guide lines.  Are these antennas better closer to the ground?  I have =
> heard the chatter about adding as much wire underground as possible.  =
> Gary KB2YAA