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VE3TMT wrote:
I have come to the conclusion the only antenna I am going to be able to
use
is a ground mounted dipole or random wire. No antenna supports in the
yard,
no fences, no attic. I tried a vertical "flagpole" but it is just too
noisy.
Nothing but me and the yards of my two neighbours. I am able to run
about
60 feet of 22 gauge green enameled wire along the length of the yards.
I
have done extensive reading on NVIS propagation, but I'm curious if
anyone
is actually using this method on 160, 80 or 40m.
Thanks,
Max

Can you not put a small pole at each end of the building and hang a
doublet?
How about a loop or doublet on small stand offs attached to the eaves of
the
building?
A pair of moble whips set up as a dipole on a pole somewhere?
A perusal of the ARRL Antenna Book for other ideas?
Jim Pennino

Number 28 is too small to be much use, and too fragile. Get some Electric
fence wire, which is 15 gage, and as you indicate a clear length of 60 Feet,
Run several strands spaced a few inches apart for that distance. It is not
too obvious, and could be described as a way to discourage birds, or
providing the birds a place to land, depending upon whom you are answering.
By adding a loading coil in a couple of the strands, and a few shorter
lengths to provide a wider band width, you can cobble together an all band
net...... or fence! I've done it, but I ran mine along the roof peak. The
HOA wouldn't like that!