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Old March 25th 08, 11:41 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default T2FD Antenna Experts Please Chime In

The T2FD antenna is probably the best overall if: it is installed away
from any metallic objects and is fully stretched out according to the
instructions. Have built one some years ago using gauge 10 (an overkill)
electrical wire,a Palomar balun (9:1 ratio) and PVC tubing. Worked
extremely good here in NYC.How high is your location? I believe there is
a minimum heght required and it must be sloped at an angle either 15 or
30 degrees. Very low noise,broadband,good gain-even tried a VHF scanner
and, surprisingly, got good results !