Quote Originally Posted by KU0DM
Only requirement is that it's coax fed.
Why?

And what's the purpose of this dipole? Local (under 500 miles)? DX (greater than 1,000 miles)?

A vertical of any flavor that isn't full-sized isn't going to have the bandwidth required either, and it's not very good at under 400-500 miles. Verticals shine as DX antennas.