simple 11m transient garden antenna

Hi all.
I’m a mobile DX’er 99% of the time, but I’m finding myself unoccupied in the harsh winter weather (Like today). I live in a valley so a true homebase setup is unworkable.
Im looking for some advice on a transient CB/11m antenna for my back garden.
It’s got to be covert. I was thinking like a horizontal (clothes line) type of antenna. Installed in the winter months and removed for the warmer months. Even if its for RX rather than TX! We dont use the garden in the winter months, so it doesnt matter if its impractical in the garden.
Im usually on 11m SSB. My garden is long and narrow’ish. Not higher for the aid of my neighbours sake.I dont want to DIY it but just buy something good quality and ready made.
I hope this makes sense?
Many thanks from Rob in advance.

Hi Rob,

The obvious choice is an 11 meter band wire dipole. They're available to buy all over the internet.

73's Gary.

I know you said horizontal but what about making yourself a T2lt with a telescopic pole.
You could also take it out and about with you and easy to make for not a lot.

Alan Pilot wrote:

I know you said horizontal but what about making yourself a T2lt with a telescopic pole.
You could also take it out and about with you and easy to make for not a lot.

yes i said horizontal.

RobChap wrote:

Alan Pilot wrote:

I know you said horizontal but what about making yourself a T2lt with a telescopic pole.
You could also take it out and about with you and easy to make for not a lot.

yes i said horizontal.

Was just an idea sorry.

Alan Pilot wrote:

RobChap wrote:

Alan Pilot wrote:

I know you said horizontal but what about making yourself a T2lt with a telescopic pole.
You could also take it out and about with you and easy to make for not a lot.

yes i said horizontal.

Was just an idea sorry.

not annoyed but people often go off in a tangent I’m im trying to find a solution.

I'd still go for a T2LT, it's a good suggestion. Can be made fairly easily or bought ready made for under £30. You can use it any angle you want. I know the traditional way is vertical, but it is effectively only a centre fed dipole even though it's physically fed at the end. They work great for skip horizontal. If you check THIS THREAD you'll see where I managed to work over just one weekend with one slung up diagonal as sloper.

Alternatively do a net search for 'end fed half wave wire antennas'. There's loads for sale for 10/11m. Just a 5m piece of wire with a little transformer box. Might be slightly more invisible than a T2LT.

SangueG wrote:

I'd still go for a T2LT, it's a good suggestion. Can be made fairly easily or bought ready made for under £30. You can use it any angle you want. I know the traditional way is vertical, but it is effectively only a centre fed dipole even though it's physically fed at the end. They work great for skip horizontal. If you check THIS THREAD you'll see where I managed to work over just one weekend with one slung up diagonal as sloper.

Alternatively do a net search for 'end fed half wave wire antennas'. There's loads for sale for 10/11m. Just a 5m piece of wire with a little transformer box. Might be slightly more invisible than a T2LT.

Thank you very helpful.

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