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Old April 11th 07, 02:40 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Dave Oldridge Dave Oldridge is offline
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Default NVIS Dipoles Directional?

LA4RT Jon ?Q?K=C3=A5re?= Hellan wrote in
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"J. Mc Laughlin" writes:

In any case, I suggest you avail yourself of the benefit of
raising
whatever you use to a height of something like 0.2 WL and less than
0.3 WL.


Or, in the case of 80 m, between 16 and 24 m up (for the metric
challenged: between 50 and 75 ft). Excellent for those who can, but
most can't.


A horizontal quad loop at 50 feet is almost ideal for NVIS.


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