[IRCA] longwire antennas

["WILLIAM J. BROOKS" <wwbrooks@xxxxxxxxxx>]

greetings,
               my rx station is located on a steep, heavily-wooded hillside.
               i am presently using a coaxial endfed, #12 ga., insulated copper
longwire about 150ft.in length and about 20ft.above grade.it is oriented
in a sw-ne heading.i work the bcb exclusively for western u.s. stations.
               i would like to increase the length and height but i am at the
limit of open space.in order to do this i would either have to cut much brush
and slay several trees (not preferred) or attach the insulated wire tree-to-tree
(preferred) which would then permit a dramatic increase in height and length.
               question:
                             would there be a sacrifice in performance if i chose the
                             tree-to-tree route? i have not seen a great deal written
                             on the use of insulated copper longwires in this application
                             unless as a beverage.
                             is this concept worth considering, or should i be content
                             with my 150ft. wire? i could easily extend the length to 300-
                             400ft.in this manner.and probably another 15-20ft.in height.

                 any comments would be greatly appreciated.

                 73's   bill brooks
               
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