hi,
I am going to hang a 160 meter dipole w/1:1 balun tomorrow and am
wondering if there is a recommended method for how to hang it
"polarity-wise". One half of the dipole is going to extend over some of
my house, the other half will totally be over the yard. Should I put
the half that is tied to the center conductor over the yard or the
house? It seems like it would be best to have the leg that is
electrically connected to the center conductor of the balun over the
yard and not the house.
Also, for those of you who use a 160 meter inverted vee, do you have any
recommended lengths I should start with? For tuning to 1.850 i'm
figuring on cutting the wire around 132 feet for each leg. Working with
an antenna this long will take a lot of extra time fidgeting with the
right length - just wondering if any of you have experienced this same
predicament and have suggestions.
thanks and regards,
Jason - W0JSB
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