James Barrett wrote:
I tried using the demo version of EZNEC, but haven't figured it out yet.

Time to diagnose that problem. :-)

Anyways, I'm not sure yet what to expect as far as making contacts.

At this low of the sunspot cycle, don't "expect" anything
above 14.35 MHz to work. :-) 40m CW is my favorite band
right now.

Ok, having said all of that, I have some ideas for shorter dipoles that
can hang north/south. So there is much experimenting in my future. :-D

Hang your long dipole E/W. Hang another dipole in parallel
N/S as long as you can make it. Use an antenna tuner. Enjoy,
i.e. put something in the air and be patient.
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73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com