Gary, I have an inverted L similar to this setup and it does a decent job on 160 through 20 meters.
I put up an inverted L supported in trees because it fit he backyard layout. It is 5/16 long with a 50-55 foot vertical component. I have 30 radials 70 feet long and 4 130 foot radials because this is what it into the yard. I only run 100 watts and use an MFJ-929 autotuner. I first started out with a 160 meter dipole at 50 feet and this inverted L performs much better. I use one set of halyards for the supports over the trees and a second set of pulleys to support the L. The L support lines have wood stump counterweights to allow for sway. I can easily lower the inverted L to prepare for a major storm. Good luck with the installation. Mike N2MS ----- Original Message ----- From: NC3Z Gary <n...@outlook.com> To: topband@contesting.com Sent: Mon, 07 Mar 2016 13:50:29 -0000 (UTC) Subject: Topband: Low band antenna project questions OK, still working on my permanent low band antenna and what I can fit for an effective antenna. The space I have is a recently cleared forest area. I had originally considered a full size loop but the best I could do is 50' high, although that would be a bit higher than my temporary dipole it is not much in the scheme of things. And I keep getting talked out of it. I have walked the back many times with the tape measure and lines to see what I can fit, and what I can fit is a catenary line to support a T or L at 50' above ground. And after reading numerous articles the consensus was not to use radials much longer than the vertical height. I can easily fit 32 radials @ up to 75' each. Now I want to be able to use this antenna for 80M as well as the non-DX portion of 160M. I can house a autotuner at the base (or make my own network but that would require control lines). My thinking is to make the 160M a 5/16 WL vs 1/4 to be more beneficial to 80M tuning without loosing anything on 160M. With the above limitations is this an effective solution? T or L ? Am I missing anything? Working on a RX antenna later. -- Gary Mitchelson NC3Z/4 Pamlico County, NC FM15 _________________ _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband