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Old January 27th 05, 06:37 PM
Al - VA3KAI
 
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Rick - to open up more options, can you utilize ladder-line / twin lead all
the way to the radio area or does your set-up absolutely need a coax
feedline? I have seen commercial antennas (loaded dipoles) 110-120' that
can be used for 160M up when fed with open wire that aren't too expensive.
The ends can be dropped down for 5' or so at each end to fit into your lot.

Check out URL http://www.northwestantennas.com/ up here in Canada for one
idea at $60-$70 USD, shipping included.

Also, your G5RV can be shorted out and used on 160M with a tuner. Good
luck..... Al, va3kai



"Rick Scott" wrote in message
oups.com...
Without dropping 200 or so on Commercial. Im in the process of trying
to find a better 80 and possible 160 antenna for a short lot. Right
now I have a G5RV that goes from corner to corner. I have just about
110ft from corner to corner on the long side.


Ive been looking at Windoms, but would have to modify it, and Im not
sure.

SOOO, what other antennas are I missing. Warc, plus 40/80 are definite
but would like to play with Top Band too.


BEAR in mind, I dont have a big tower to put a sloper or other on to.
This is from a tree (50Ft) to a Mast I put up (20ft)
Thanks Scotty N7HJ