On Thu, 20 Jul 2006 09:45:52 GMT, Bart Bailey wrote:

The one long counterpoise is several hundred feet long.

Why don't you split this up as an 80 meter dipole, if that's where
you're trying to get.

bob
k5qwg

In posted on
Wed, 19 Jul 2006 20:23:07 -0500, "g. beat" @spam protected wrote:


"Bart Bailey" wrote in message
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In posted on
Wed, 19 Jul 2006 11:44:28 -0700, Richard Clark wrote:

I haven't purchased it yet, but am on the verge of doing so,
we'll see what the SWR situation is then. I'm not holding my breath,
might have to load up the feedline etc. with snap around chokes.

Bart -

Skip it an move on (DON'T BUY IT).
The radial field is 1/2 of the antenna - for a 1/4 wave vertical !!
IF $$ your problem, save your $$$ for the right antenna -- in your
situation.

Geography is the problem.
I only have a very small area available.

You would be better served purchasing a 1/2 wave vertical ---
that does not require the radials field !!

That's some 60 odd feet on 80m right?
I can't really go that high without guying
which is just as restricted as radials are.
...and if you're going to suggest a self supporting tower,
that does get into the financial consideration area.
Thanks for the heads up in any case, I may still get the Hustler,
I'll just lower my expectations for its performance.