Hi all... I have a question, I've been looking all over the internet and can't seem to find an answer. I'm looking for a multi-band HF antenna for my new RIG coming (Kenwood TS-590S), specifically I am looking at the buckmaster OCF Dipole 4 band or 7 band antenna, but here is the issue. I live in a HOA neighborhood so the antenna has to go in the attic. Now if I go with the 4 band the short leg of the antenna will be straight (no turns or bends) the long leg will. If I go with the 7 band both legs will have a bend or possibly two bends.
Here comes the questions:
1) are the bends going to make the antenna useless? (assume no grater then a 90 degree turn any time)
2) how do I support the bends? i.e. if the end of the antenna is turned 90 degrees (L shape) how do I support that bend?
3) do I have to be concerned with the antenna getting hot enough to melt the support material (fishing line, para-shoot cord, etc...) and/or starting a fire (assuming 100 watts max output here)
4) are there other options I should be looking at?
Thanks all
Dave
KK4QOE
Here comes the questions:
1) are the bends going to make the antenna useless? (assume no grater then a 90 degree turn any time)
2) how do I support the bends? i.e. if the end of the antenna is turned 90 degrees (L shape) how do I support that bend?
3) do I have to be concerned with the antenna getting hot enough to melt the support material (fishing line, para-shoot cord, etc...) and/or starting a fire (assuming 100 watts max output here)
4) are there other options I should be looking at?
Thanks all
Dave
KK4QOE