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Topic Started: Thursday, 24. September 2015, 14:01 (342 Views)
Gwillis
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Hi Guys

returning to dx after 28 yrs away ! . Last rig I used was a cobra 146 (not seen many)....

I now have a Lincoln 2 and looking to get a home antenna up asap and would like some advice as im sure silver rods have moved on somewhat.

Im lucky to live in a small village with only trees around us and have a relatively big garden with 2 trees which I could string a wire antenna beween or a vertical off a garage.


Whats good these days and any advice would be great for tx on 11m .


Im currently mobile or will be from tonight using a 1800 president antenna


73s

Craig
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As you say you getting back into dx, 4 element yagi or 3 element quad. :whistle:
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thanks

how much is height an issue on these?
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Gwillis
Thursday, 24. September 2015, 14:40
thanks

how much is height an issue on these?
For a horiztonal antenna ideally you want 18ft or more.

A dipole will do better than a vertical but will be quite directional - if the wire is running north/south the antenna works most in east/west. A moxon rectangle is smaller than a traditional Yagi or quad so may be more neighbour friendly.
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