The WWV "halfwave" vertical is actually a quarter wave vertical with sloping, elevated radials. It can also be seen as a center fed half wave vertical dipole. No magic. I have personally used one of
Exactly my sentiments on these two points (see quote below) 1) GAP has at least one antenna which employs three 25 foot "counterpoise" wires that are not connected to either side of the coax feeder..
I was given a GAP Challenger a few years ago....lady wanted it out of her yard. The 'owner' had been invited to spend 15 - 20 years in a secure facility, so she figured he would not longer need it. I
what would at the other end of the antenna spectrum from a 100 foot tower with the biggest M2 or SteppIR yagi beam on it. How much is just enough for WHAT? Good enough for WHAT? When the sunspots re
I suspect the Hexbeam would meet your lightweight, performance above average requirement. They claim it can go on a mast. 73, Joe kk0sd --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [ma
Interesting prospect,.. . I will research them further, but as I live in Michigan, and we get some rather serious snow and ice storms, I had previously considered this in the "quad" beam category and