Re: [HCDX] "Flattop" antenna

[J999w@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 8/9/06 9:23:24 AM Central Daylight Time, svennam@xxxxxxx 
writes:

<< Does any of you have any experience with the "flattop antenna" 
 construction and use?
 I am interested if any of you has simple manuals over necessary 
 equipment and any idea of the costs.
 I have approx 40-41 metres room for it.
 
 Much used as a transmitting antenna in the USA earlier(WSM/KFI etc.). 
 It is said it is very good as a skywave antenna.
 
 I refer you to Les Rayburn's
 
 Transmitting antenna for beacon XMGR, 185 kHz LW: >>

The antenna is actually a ground mounted vertical, with the top, flat 
portion, making up for the shortness of the vertical part so you don't have to go up 
150 or 180 ft. To make it work well, you'll need a really good ground/radial 
system.

John K9RZZ
Milwaukee, WI USA
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