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		<title>Why don&#8217;t hams like vertical dipole antennas?</title>
		<link>http://www.hamradio.me/antennas/why-dont-hams-like-vertical-dipole-antennas.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:13:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kx4o</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tom, ke6ynh, asks&#8230;
&#8220;Why don&#8217;t hams like vertical dipole antennas.

See:
  http://i31.tinypic.com/160udqb.gif

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Best regards.
Tom
KE6YNH, 73
San Diego, CA
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		<title>Installing a Vertical Antenna Base with no Concrete</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a step by step approach for an amateur radio vertical antenna mount using only a hole, gravel and a piece of plumbing pipe.  Included is a story about know-it-all relatives.]]></description>
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		<title>BigIR vs. 43 Foot Vertical Antenna @ 10 meters EZNEC Shootout</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:50:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kx4o</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Analysis of 43 foot vertical vs. BigIR at 10 meters.]]></description>
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		<title>BigIR vs. 43 Foot Vertical Antenna EZNEC Shootout</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:59:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kx4o</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[43 foot]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[dx engineering]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[vertical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Zero Five]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are shopping for a vertical antenna for amateur radio read this NEC comparison of the 43 foot style vs. the SteppIR BigIR.]]></description>
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		<title>The 43 foot vertical &#8211; The answer to everything?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:18:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kx4o</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Verticals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[160m]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 43 foot vertical antenna is a popular height being promoted by several antenna manufacturers for 160 to 10 meters.  Let's see why and examine some advantages and pitfalls.]]></description>
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		<title>Low Profile Vertical HF Antenna</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:27:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kx4o</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Described is a no nonsense 16 foot copper vertical antenna easy enough to build for a quick check to see if a vertical is for you.]]></description>
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		<title>80 Meters for BigIR Lacking</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 03:57:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kx4o</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[SteppIR]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[taps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[toroid]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The BigIR antenna from Fluid Motion looks like a winner, but there are some concerns about the 80 meter option.]]></description>
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