[Antennas] More: Elevated Cushcraft R-7

Tue May 17 12:58:53 EDT 2005

Thanks to all for their thoughts. I've had a few more.
The whole reason I had this idea was because of its 
independence from a 
ground radial system, so I thought "higher = better". 
Many have agreed.
So...the plan. I have in mind to erect a 50 ft mast on 
the roof to 
support one end of a 80m loop, as well as various 
VHF/UHF antennas at or 
near the top. I know Cushcraft wants clearances 
between any object and 
the R7, and suggests non-metallic guys for a mast. I 
don't think rope 
guys would be a problem in this case, and I'm thinking 
if the nearest 
antenna is 10ft or more from the R7, I'd be OK.
Comments?
Dennis
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Dennis Wade
KG6ZI
Carmichael, CA