Taking a break from computers, I had an actual practical question about
an antenna. Sort of hypothetical, but maybe some practical use.

Situation:

Yard with a maximum antenna possibility of 100 feet. Height around 60
-70 feet.

All band is desired

in line with that, a decision to run ladder line (not window line)


Obviously, a tuner will tune the antenna.

But an antenna cut for somewhere in the 75 or 80 meter band is often
touted as a good length, around 130 feet for this antenna.

Is there an advantage to loading the antenna to place it in the band,
and tune the rest, or just to string up in the available space?

Perhaps something to allow it to une easily on 160?

Or, is there anything that would contraindicate using this approach?

- 73 de Mike N3LI -