Gotham antennas actually were pretty straightforward but incredibly
flimsy implementations of standard theory, no Barnum involved. IIRC,
this vertical used a piece of B&W Miniductor and an alligator clip to
change bands. You *could* use it without guys, until the first wind
over 15 MPH.
73,
73,
Jack
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On Behalf Of Herb Schoenbohm
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 6:37 PM
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Subject: Topband: Fwd: RE: KP4TE QRP?
Yes it was the Gotham vertical and like the Maxcom dipole (2-
Yes it was the Gotham vertical and like the Maxcom dipole (2-30Mhz with
1:1 VSWR) along with KP4KE\W4 (QRP) all originate(d) out of Miami and
all probably attended the P.T. Barnum school of Electronic Technology!
http://www.w8ji.com/gotham.htm
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
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