[Antennas] 160 meters with short dipole

Sun Jul 4 20:19:32 EDT 2004

>I don't have room for a 160 meter dipole, so I'm wondering if I 
>can use this dipole combination on that band.

Sure ... just understand your options and limitations. 
>Any thoughts or recommendations about how to feed the dipoles 
>and the most appropriate type of tuner to use? 

Fed as a dipole, with a decent tuner, it will work for local/high angle.
Fed as a top loaded vertical <short the feedline at the tuner> and it
will work for medium-long distances via a lower angle of radiation.
So ... the limitations are REAL, but at least you can play on 160m. 
As to what tuner ... lots of options ... from Hombrew to $$$,ドル the answer 
here will depend on your budget, power level of RF that you plan to use 
on 160m, and comfort level building your own unit.
Hope this proves useful, and Happy 4th!
73 Billy AA4NU