On Sat, 27 Mar 2004 13:28:33 -0600, "John Smith"
wrote:

Can I use a long wire at 6m with a random wire antenna tuner?
The wire is about 1/4 mile long, and off the ground about 6 foot,
(old electrified fence line on top of a fence)
Any Idea what the pattern would be? or if it would work?

Thanks


Hi John,

Well at least we don't need to preface this with it wouldn't be worth
the effort (it's already strung).

Basically you will see about 15dB gain along its axis, maybe 2dB
broadside and every value in between (including negative values) as
you box the compass. When modeled, it gives the picture of a
hedge-hog.

There are sooooo many lobes you are bound to see at least dipole
performance in any direction.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC