On 2007-05-04, Owen Duffy wrote:

Efficient and effective multi-band antennas don't happen by accident,
they are a significant challenge, and an efficient and effective 160m to
70cm is an extreme challenge. On the other hand, you will see proof that
"loading up the fencewire works", but it goes to the meaning of 'works',
which is less specific than 'effective and efficient'.

Thanks to all for the insightful replies. Evidently the reason
I couldn't find much information on 'oversized' antennas is that
they aren't very effective. Then again, if you never experiment
with unconventional ideas you'll never discover anything new, so
I may just try it and see what happens. If all else fails I can
always make several smaller narrowband antennas out of the wire.

Thanks again,
Frank
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