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I will say this. Both horizontal dipoles I had up worked well at 18ft, but when I placed them at 35-40ft high off the ground, they worked much better. Less obstructions to deal with and also I was able to get the feed line to stay straight for a long ways. This helps a lot as well as having a good 1:1 matching balun or some good snap on ferrite chokes that fit snugly on coax. Also using a Low Pass Filter helps. Also make sure to use good weather proofing and to do it properly. Take your time here. It will save you a lot of headache later on!!
I preferred my horz dipoles versus the inverted V, but that is just a matter of opinion. Both types of dipoles work very well and are an easy way to make contacts around the world.
Also just FYI, both my dipoles were hung in 3 trees total. Almost an L type setup but, with some space between antennas. One pointed N/S and the other E/W. They do work well as they will cut a lot of background noise and also reject a lot of stations you might not want to talk to depending on the conditions. At any rate, just my experience with the 2 I had up. They have since come down as 11m DX has died, but will be repurposed for other bands! Be safe and have fun! Good day.

<blockquote data-quote="222DBFL" data-source="post: 552542" data-attributes="member: 36544">I will say this.&nbsp; Both horizontal dipoles I had up worked well at 18ft, but when I placed them at 35-40ft high off the ground, they worked much better.&nbsp; Less obstructions to deal with and also I was able to get the feed line to stay straight for a long ways.&nbsp; This helps a lot as well as having a good 1:1 matching balun or some good snap on ferrite chokes that fit snugly on coax.&nbsp; Also using a Low Pass Filter helps. Also make sure to use good weather proofing and to do it properly. Take your time here. It will save you a lot of headache later on!!&nbsp; I preferred my horz dipoles versus the inverted V, but that is just a matter of opinion.&nbsp; Both types of dipoles work very well and are an easy way to make contacts around the world.&nbsp; Also just FYI, both my dipoles were hung in 3 trees total.&nbsp; Almost an L type setup but, with some space between antennas. One pointed N/S and the other E/W.&nbsp; They do work well as they will cut a lot of background noise and also reject a lot of stations you might not want to talk to depending on the conditions.&nbsp; At any rate, just my experience with the 2 I had up.&nbsp; They have since come down as 11m DX has died, but will be repurposed for other bands!&nbsp; Be safe and have fun!&nbsp; Good day.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="222DBFL, post: 552542, member: 36544"] I will say this. Both horizontal dipoles I had up worked well at 18ft, but when I placed them at 35-40ft high off the ground, they worked much better. Less obstructions to deal with and also I was able to get the feed line to stay straight for a long ways. This helps a lot as well as having a good 1:1 matching balun or some good snap on ferrite chokes that fit snugly on coax. Also using a Low Pass Filter helps. Also make sure to use good weather proofing and to do it properly. Take your time here. It will save you a lot of headache later on!! I preferred my horz dipoles versus the inverted V, but that is just a matter of opinion. Both types of dipoles work very well and are an easy way to make contacts around the world. Also just FYI, both my dipoles were hung in 3 trees total. Almost an L type setup but, with some space between antennas. One pointed N/S and the other E/W. They do work well as they will cut a lot of background noise and also reject a lot of stations you might not want to talk to depending on the conditions. At any rate, just my experience with the 2 I had up. They have since come down as 11m DX has died, but will be repurposed for other bands! Be safe and have fun! Good day. [/QUOTE]

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