A flagpole antenna article at URL:
http://www.sgcworld.com/23ftflagpoleinstall.html
Uses a SGC tuner

Be careful of using PVC pipe -- smaller diameters bend very easy.

Also when using PVC, check the PVC grade for carbon content -- some have
enough carbon to upset the resonance points. Had a friend put a commercial
vertical in PVC pipe but the carbon in the PVC pipe detuned it and it
wouldn't work.

Building a single band flagpole vertical is easy. But making it cover 80
thru 10M can be complex. You probably want to use a tuner of some kind

My 2 cents

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"Mike Bates" wrote in message
...
I am considering buying or building a flagpole antenna. My preference
is for an antenna that covers 10 to 80 meters. I have seen the one
listed at the Force-12 site but would like some independent input on
this antenna before buying. Also, I was looking for plans on building
one myself but not much luck yet in finding any.

Thanks
Mike
N7DQ