On Fri, 26 Aug 2005 09:56:55 +0100, "Birderman"
wrote:

So I hope answesrs to the following questions will help me in reolving the
problems:
1/ I understand that Longwires can be directional

Hi OM,

Your 8 meter "long wire" is long only for frequencies above roughly
20MHz. You neglect to offer how high it is, but in all probability,
it is lower than a quarter wavelength for mid-HF. In this regard (and
being unbalanced) it is probably quite omni-directional.

so considering my available space would one of the vertical
wide range give better alround performance with restrictions on direction.

No.

2/ Are Dipoles directional as ?

As what? the long wire? Same kind of problem of being low to the
ground. You might get some directionality gain from having a balanced
antenna - being able to HEAR the difference is another matter (and
more to the point, you would want to null noise sources which might be
a possibility).

3/ Do Dipoles need to be mounted horizontally ?

All depends on your goals. Otherwise, no, as long as you can make a
right angle connection at the midpoint (or snake the drive line up
through the interior of the lower section - research a "sleeve
dipole").

4/ Is it possible to have dipole with both elements parallel to
each other or do they need the traditional arrangement of being opposite
each other.

This anticipates your question about a V antenna:

5/ Can the Dipole be made using wire with the Elements arranged
in an inverted V formation ?

Yes, such an antenna is so named.

6/ Can Longwire be folded/bent round corners ?

Yes, but as you are putting this to wideband use, such elaborations do
not really contribute to the whole.

7/ Is it possible to use several long wires in different
directions connected to the rig simulatenously ?

Yes. This is called a "fan dipole" and the wires are usually cut for
different bands.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC