Hi Phil
My inverted L is at 55' and is @ 130' long overall which is @ 1/4
wave for 160. I wouldn't suggest going any longer than a 1/4 wave
with your configuration as you want the max RF to be in the vertical
section not the horizontal section. As for radials put down what you
can. Even 6 or 8 should work ok. Remember that this time of year
is the worst for QRN on 160 but you should still be able to work DX
when the band is open. I can work DX from here with mine with little
problems when the band is open and I only run 100w.
73 es GL
Brian VE3SQZ / VY2MGY/3
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