"Frank" wrote in message
news:X2lMe.197169$tt5.130324@edtnps90...
I failed to notice you did not want to use open wire line. If you use
inductive loading, for example: nominal 46 uH, Q = 200, at 15 ft from each
end of a 66 ft dipole. The radiation efficiency is 71%, i.e you loose 1.5
dB in the loading coils. The input impedance is 28 ohms, and the losses
on
60 ft of RG213 will only be 0.24 dB. Orientation of the dipole is
unimportant since at 30 ft high the radiation is essentially
omni-directional.

73,

Frank

Hi Frank,

Unfortunately using open-wire is not an option, as I have to feed the
feedline in through the exterior brick wall of the house. I have 2 feedlines
running out now. One to the R7 and the other for experimenting. I am going
to try your suggestions with the loading coils, as soon as I get back from
vacation!!