Dear John:
A wire antenna for short-wave (HF) that is ten feet above ground is
likely not to have strong directional preferences. In other words, the
orientation of the wire antenna is unlikely to make any significant
difference in your reception. However, if in an urban environment, some
orientations are likely to pick up more locally generated noise than
other orientations.
Experimentation is called for. More height is desirable. 73 Mac
N8TT

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J. Mc Laughlin - Michigan USA
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"John Quinn" wrote in message
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Ok, lets assume that I'll erect a couple of PVC poles to string the
guy nylon rope and 43'-0" wire antenna between, say, about 10 feet off
the ground and free and clear of anything screwing up the signal.
Then what would be the best layout if in Dallas, TX? Lay it out North
to South as to best pick up the European county broadcasts, being that
it's more or less due east of my location?