Hi, if space is a concern i would think that a vertical may be best
compromise. have had many over the years and currently using a gap
challenger with great results. The cushcraft R5 and R7 used or now the r7000
are good. Found that one of the best verticals i have ever used was a
butternut. Don't think you can go wrong with gap products. Wire antennas are
great but do take up more space. i assume the 718 does not have an auto
antenna tuner but there are a few outboard auto antenna tuners now and all
seem to work pretty well. With a vertical that is set up right, you may not
even need a tuner at all. i am using one cause never really got antenna
tweeked properly so auto tuner brings it in perfect. There are also loop
antennas. i had the tunable isoloop hidden in attic of condo at one time and
worked remarkably well. Best of luck and write if any questions at all. 73,
Dave W4CI
----- Original Message -----
From: "donald metzler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 11:21 AM
Subject: Re: choosing an antenna
> I plan to add a tuner, and I'm hoping to work as many bands as
> possible.
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kenneth Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 9:48 AM
> Subject: Re: choosing an antenna
>
>
> > Which bands are important to you? Do you have a tuner? Any room for a
> > dipole? =20
> >
> > I have a Cushcraft R5 I bought used. The bad news is you can only by it
> > used because they don't make it anymore. I use a K3Mt windom for 40 and
=
> > 80
> > meters, but this requires a tuner.
> >
> > You might take a look at the Hustler 4BTV or 5BTV. I've never used one
=
> > but
> > they get mostly good comments on Eham. The Hustlers don't cover the =
> > WARC
> > bands though, so if 12 and 17 are important to you then this is probably
=
> > not
> > for you.
> >
> > Don't be afraid to build your own antenna either. I've built dozens =
> > over
> > the years and it's a lot of fun. Pick a band and built a simple dipole
=
> > or
> > inverted vee. Don't worry about baluns and tuners, just cut the wire a
> > little long and roll up the ends a little at a time until you get a =
> > match.
> > I once built a 15 meter inverted vee for my apartment. I worked the =
> > world
> > with my old HW-16 cw rig with only 30 watts. Ok, I admit, I worked all
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> > the
> > neighbors TV's too, but it sure was fun.
> >
> > 73, Ken -N5SWR
> > =20
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators
> > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of donald metzler
> > Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 6:32 AM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: choosing an antenna
> >
> >
> > Greetings again,
> >
> > Now that I've decided to purchase the Icom IC-718, I need to choose
=
> > the
> > type of antenna that I want to connect to it. I don't have a lot of =
> > space
> > to put an antenna, so I need to choose between a vertical or a =
> > mini-beam.
> > Which type of antenna will work well with the IC-718?
> >
> > And before I forget to mention it, I want to thank everyone who
> >
> >
> >
> > responded to my question about the Icom.
> >
> > Best regards, from Don and Crazy Cullen.
> >
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