The problem you'll run smack into with any fixed antenna is that to get
gain in one direction you've got to take away gain in others. So the
first thing you have to decide is which directions do you want to
improve your signal in, and which are you willing to sacrifice. Then
consider where your trees are. Only then can you begin to consider what
kind of antenna might deliver what you want.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL

Alan Taylor wrote:
I have some space and some high trees. I already use a 400ft doublet with
atu for several bands and a 30m half square and get good results. I want to
improve my performance on 17m. I am now thinking about a wire antenna with
reasonable performance for 17m only. I have thought about a full wave loop,
even a bobtail. A broadside array would be great but I am not keen on
antennas with reflectors or directors because of the complexity of support
ropes. So, really some kind of antenna supported by ropes from two trees
would be ideal. Any ideas please?

Alan VK6BN