El 23-07-11 20:45, Eagle escribió:
Hello,
I want to put up a center fed dipole for 75 meters. Trouble is, my lot
is not large enough to run the two legs without any bends.
My tower is in the center of my lot and is 60 feet at the peak, and is
40 feet to both ends of the lot.
What would the best solution be without using coils to "shorten" the
antenna?
I've had some luck by "dog legging" each leg of the dipole, but have
not gone past 200 watts power for fear of a arc.

Thanks,
73, W6IML


Hello Dave,

Having some bends in it (or a small vertical part) will result in
minor change, as you have sufficient straight length (your 80 ft lot).

You may need to increase the overall length somewhat and the input
impedance may reduce somewhat. If the ends run vertically and are
close to ground, length reduces mostly.

With kind regards,


Wim
PA3DJS
www.tetech.nl
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