[Antennas] Trap Dipole Question

Fri Jan 27 22:40:10 EST 2023

I found K7MEM's website and it has info on Coax Traps.
I think I will go with those, much simpler.
Tnx to all that replied,
73, Dick, W1KSZ
On Fri, Jan 27, 2023 at 2:03 PM Robert Moses <rmoses at wtrco.hush.com> wrote:
> For the coil the main determining factor would be the capacitor that will
> be used with it to make your tank circuit. (the capacitance available) A
> lower Q will give a broader tuning range and so would be better for amateur
> use since there you have 'bands' rather than a single 'channel'. If you
> like to have many bands available without a design nightmare I would
> recommend a broadband antenna like a tilted terminated folded dipole (about
> 120 feet long with one support for 160m through 6m - half that for 80
> through 6) or a rhombic antenna (2 supports and 2 - 5 wavelengths on each
> leg on the lowest frequency to be used) if you have the room. Alternatively
> you could consider a fan dipole (simple and cheap). For wire antennas build
> your own since commercial antennas are pricey. If you need particulars
> write back. Robert KA5OXC.
>> On 1/27/2023 at 9:52 AM, "Richard Solomon" <dickw1ksz at gmail.com> wrote:
>> In making traps for a Trap Dipole, how does
> one come up with the Coil size ? I can calculate
> the inductance, but resonance can occur with a
> great many LC combinations.
>> So is one ration better than another ? Does Q factor
> into the calculation ?
>> Thanks for any guidance you can provide, I am
> trying to come up with a design for a 60 & 30
> Meter Dipole that I can use in an Inverted V
> configuration.
>> Tnx es 73, Dick, W1KSZ
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