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Thanks, For a permanent antenna, i would do that, but this is just for
a temporary solution until i raise a real antenna. On Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:08:30 -0700 (PDT), wrote: Buck, Use some of that 500 foot spool of wire and run a few radials instead of the rod. Works just as well, if not better, Same amount of 'work' involved though, just different. All 'lop-sided' antennas need a ground to be 'happy'. Putting a ground in dirt usually works better than using the house wiring for a ground (RF wise), as you found out. - 'Doc A ground should be above 'clothes-line' height, or below where the lawn mower will catch it. After that, almost anything will work, sort of... -- 73 for now Buck, N4PGW www.lumpuckeroo.com "Small - broadband - efficient: pick any two." |
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