I’ve had this long held dream of getting on top-band with a full size antenna!  Just imagine what could be achieved on a winters night with a full wave loop 😉  Even a full sized 1/4 wave vertical with a good counterpoise should be a magnificent antenna…  Don’t image I’m thinking shortened antenna’s here, no, I’m thinking BIG 😉

So, who is up for a bit of fun this winter?  We have several sandy beaches nearby with vehicular access that offer more than enough space to erect such an antenna…  OK, so what planet am I on, you ask? Ah, well like Baldrick I have a cunning plan 🙂  But I’m pretty sure my plan will work as its been done several times before and by Marconi himself….  Yes, I’m thinking kite antenna’s. 🙂

First off, the 1/4 wave vertical seems like an achievable start and flown above the worlds best counterpose it should be phenomenal!  Other configurations would work too – why not a delta loop?  OK it needs a couple of kites but that should be doable…  There are lots of video’s on Youtube but check out the website of G4ROJ and also note that he lives just up the road and is willing to do a club talk…..

Who’s in?

Andrew
G0RVM