[Antennas] can I add 30 to a 80/40 dipole

Tue Sep 28 01:22:24 EDT 2004

I seem to recall someone putting a web page link on this reflector about 
multiple dipoles off of a single feed.
I don't recall what the link was and can't find it in my Bookmarks
73's
Dale Miller, KC2CBD
Mark - AA6DX wrote:
> I don't believe it will, Bill. I have used multi dipoles on a single 
> feed for years and years and years. BUT ... a 8Ø/4Ø/2Ø has time and 
> again NOT been a good mix ... forget the 2Ø -- 4Ø/2Ø seems fine, 
> though. Your layout may have differences, I usually try to separate 
> the ends of the droopy dipoles as much as possible.
> Try it .. there is not a whole lot to lose!
> 73, Mark AA6DX
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "FireBrick" <w9ol at billnjudy.com>
> To: "Antenna List" <Antennas at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 2:28 PM
> Subject: [Antennas] can I add 30 to a 80/40 dipole
>>>> The 80/40 dipole works real well.
>> Single wire, a coil on each side .
>>>> I'd like to ADD another set of wires, for 30 meters.
>> Just let the wire hang a bit below the 80/40 with the end 
>> attached/supported from the 80/40 via a insulator.
>>>> Will this goof up the 80/40 too much?
>>>> - - -
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