'Doc wrote in message ...
Paul,
Another suggestion, end feed a center fed dipole. That
doesn't
make much sense, but thats because I don't know how to describe
it.
In effect, run the coax ~through~ one half of the dipole to the
center where the feed point is. One way is to double the braid
back
onto it's self. The folded back braid makes up half the dipole,
the
center conductor is the 'other' half. I'm sure there are better
descriptions and pictures somewhere, I'll see if I can find one.
'Doc
Wow, that is a very interesting concept. An antenna consisting of all
coax. That would solve a lot of configuration problems, and leave the
backyard clear of obsticles other than the antenna over head. Has
anyone had experience with one of these? Although that would be quite
a bit of coax for an 80 foot run, plus lead in to the shack, but that
would solve a lot of problems. What would the coax size have to be?
Could rg-8u be used? I wil have to check the cost though. Thanks for
the suggestions.
Paul