>  JE> Copper pipe J-Poles would fair better... maybe even some small (1/4")
 >  JE> tubing,  and do exactly that - if you were to feed them horizontally.
 >  JE> Probably better  suited for a vertical configuration.
 > Agreed, though using solid pipes,
PArdon me, but "Solid Pipe" seems to be a contradiction in terms ;-)  (Pipes 
are hallow)
 > (I suggest something heavier than 1/4" however, like 1/2" to 1"),
Pipe?  Copper Pipe is intirely too heavy, and extremely large for V/UHF work!
 > it should be possible to make a horizontal beam using J-poles.
 > I'm not sure offhand if they would need to be fed in
 > phase or 180 degrees out of phase. I'll have to think about that. :-/
I remember an antenna that was commerically made for 2m, by Cushcraft.  Had 4 
driven elements, and they were cross-fed, so the last DE to be fed, was 180ø 
out of phase.
 >  JE> You see my message to Stan on Quagi's?  Why not 4 J-poles (two 
riven,
 >  JE> opposite of each other) two reflectors (same configuration) and yagi
 >  JE> directors?  Put the whole thing on a 20' wooden boom...
 > Nope, missed that one.  Sounds interesting.
It's been pointed out, it might be a bit cumbersome...  but a pair of 5/8 
elements as DEs and yagi directors does sound reminiscent of a Quagi.
   73 = Best Regards
   -Jeff KA5THB
   ka5thb@bigfoot.com
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