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KG4CGC
05-24-2017, 02:19 PM
Is a folded vertical a thing and how can it be used?
I was considering designing a ground mounted vertical for experimentation and possible FD deployment.
Basically a vertical run that goes up and then comes back down 3/4 of the length to termination. The usual array of radials would apply except for FD where it would be more like a single long run, perhaps improvising nearby metal like a fence or a camper.

WØTKX
05-24-2017, 03:36 PM
Folded Monopole "Hairpin" Vertical?

Terminated Folded Monopole?

Google 'em :dunno:

KG4CGC
05-24-2017, 05:16 PM
I'm getting back results of folded dipoles in a vertical vector.

WZ7U
05-24-2017, 05:57 PM
OK Victor

WØTKX
05-24-2017, 06:02 PM
Yea. Folded dipoles are kind of Meh.

The best FD portable vertical I ever made was a single bander... a 20 meter vertical Moxon.

Maybe this? (http://www.qsl.net/ei7ba/low_band_antennae.htm) I've wanted to try it out sometime...

15351

KG4CGC
05-24-2017, 06:40 PM
Thanks. Yeah, good with proper support.

WZ7U
05-24-2017, 06:41 PM
So that's the vector Victor?

K7SGJ
05-25-2017, 08:11 AM
Roger, Roger

NQ6U
05-25-2017, 10:50 PM
60' timber mast?? Good luck with that unless you have a huge lot or a nice, tall pine tree.

KG4CGC
05-25-2017, 11:54 PM
60' timber mast?? Good luck with that unless you have a huge lot or a nice, tall pine tree.

Black walnut.

WZ7U
05-26-2017, 03:33 AM
Or a large sail boat.....

WØTKX
05-26-2017, 07:18 AM
Black walnut.

With support rope(s)... Shorten the vertical parts, lengthen the horizontal, it will still work.

KG4CGC
05-26-2017, 09:15 AM
With support rope(s)... Shorten the vertical parts, lengthen the horizontal, it will still work.

Yeah, I think I'm already there on that.

KD8TUT
06-05-2017, 07:15 AM
There's a sale at Penney's!

N8YX
06-05-2017, 10:27 AM
The antenna you're looking for is known as a "trombone".