Re: [IRCA] ALA 100

[Walter Salmaniw <salmaniw@xxxxxxx>]

At 06:48 PM 1/25/2009, you wrote:
>Walt,
>
>Thanks for the advice. The only area I really have is to the East, where
>the beverage runs. I may have 60-80 feet between the trees. If the lobe
>is broad enought, that may work. I cannot really run one to the NE.
>True, I have the tree out in the field to the NE, but any return coax
>would be sitting under water a lot of Winter. That is why I never tried
>a NE EWE. Fine for the SW EWE as the coax connections are on the SW side
>and clear of the lake, behind the house. The topped trees to the East
>are in the 25 foot range in height.
>   Now, since the ALA loop would be running near the other antennas,
>would there be an interreaction problem. I know the old spacing issue,
>but I just don't have the room to space out the antennas.
>   I have 4 pieces of RG6 out there. I can easily use the one from the
>vertical. I only use that occasionally for SW or phasing the beverage.
>That antenna really is not that important, if I find something better.
>Of course I can always run out a 5th piece of RG6 anyway.
>
>73,
>
>Patrick 
>
>Patrick Martin
>KGED QSL Manager

Hi, Patrick.  As you might know, I have an urban back yard with many antennae in a very small area....I have 3 Conti loops, a K9AY (presently unused....and for sale!), a T2FD, a vertical for VHF/UHF, and the ALA 100.  I've never noticed any interaction, and on the Charlottes, which might be closer to what you have, definitely no issues with interaction.  I wouldn't worry about that.  The idea of an ALA loop 60 to 80' X 25' would be most intriguing and worth pursuing.  I had the idea of converting one of my lesser used Conti loops and doing exactly that....something worth trying I think!  I'll have to wait for a nice day.  I have a feeling that it would outperform your Beverage on LW and remain very quiet!  I suppose that coax under the water wouldn't be a problem with some of that weatherproof stuff that's sold for satellite TV setups.  You might still consider that option, although the stuff is expensive....might find some cheap on eBay......Walt. 

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