On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 18:58:40 -0600, "Richard" wrote:

On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 11:50:35 -0500 Vinnie S. wrote:

Hi. If I want to talk abrefoot and run a dipole for 27 MHz in my attic,
I
noticed there are numerous versions. The vertical is out for obvious
reasons. So
there are inverted and horizontal. Is there any version I am better off
using
barefoot?

Vinnie S.

How about a fiberglass marine antenna which requires no ground plane?

Or just as well, a 4ft fiberglass with a piece of metal for the ground
effect.
Being indoors or out, makes little difference.
It's what is covering the antenna that makes the difference.


Well, there is this. Essentially, it's a 5 foot 5/8 wave Firestik, but the
radials are rather short 30". Shouldn't the be like 9ft?

http://www.firestik.com/Catalog/IBA5.htm

Again, I only want this for a temporary solution.

Vinnie S.