<> Thanks for the info. I checked out the Elecraft baluns you
<> mention and will order one up. This sounds like a reasonable
<> size setup for the times when I can get up a center pole to
<> support the antenna. Is there a preferred height for the apex
<> or do I just go "as high as I can"?
<>
<> I do have the 80M band module for the Sierra. Is it possible to
<> make the doublet long enough to cover 80M and down?
<>
<> 73 de Keith KB3ILS
Keith ...
Keep the center as high as you are comfortable with. Higher will be better
for "DX". If you're interested in more regional communications, then 20 ft
or so should be fine. Height of the ends is not critical, but 6 ft or more
is preferred.
If you intend to work 80 meters, then the recommended length is 88 ft, and
you can tune it on 80 thru 10. Of course this length is sometimes less
convenient to erect in the field. I actually have both an 88 ft and a 44 ft
with a quick disconnect (powerpole connector) at the center so that I can
connect the feedline to either. This way, you can just put up the shorter
one if you're not going to be on 80 that particular day.
As proof that it works, I used the 88 ft version here in Colorado on Field
Day. Center was at 27 ft and ends about 8 ft. Using my K2 at 5W made 301
QSOs on 80, 40, 20 and 15.
Have fun with it!
73
... Craig AC0DS
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