Keith, on the Force 12 verticals, which are true half wave (loaded) verticals:
They provide a feedline support for about 18 inches or so out from the center. After that, the coax can simply go to earth to the rig, or be supported for a greater distance. Does not make that much difference in my experiments at 100 watts to 200 watts. Ideally, yes, a feeder should come off at right angles to either a horizontal dipole or a vertical dipole, but in practice few horizontal dipoles have a perfect right angle feeder arrangement for the entire distance where it might have an effect. Likewise, what you can do in practice with the Force 12 verticals is whatever works in your installation. Don't be dissuaded just by such a concern. They are efficient and easy to use antennas. Put it up in 5 to 10 minutes and you are on the air. You could even take it down after every operating session it is so easy. Especially good for vacations and covenant restricted hams. -Stuart K5KVH _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
