I'm really enjoying this thread. I, too will have to make a decision on how to
best utilize my 106' crank up for 160m. The consensus seems to be an Inv L
with radials.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
73,
Ed NI6S
Fallbrook, CA
> On Apr 24, 2014, at 11:05, Jim Brown <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote:
>
>> On 4/24/2014 8:00 AM, Carl wrote:
>> On 160 there are no absolutes.
>
> There's at least one -- it's MUCH easier to work both locals and DX on 160
> from New England than from California! Two reasons -- a LOT more locals
> within range of a mediocre antenna, and an all water path to EU, AF, and SA
> that doesn't go over the auroral region.
>
> In any contest, I could work more on 160 from Chicago with 100W and a low Tee
> vertical than I can with 1.5kW and full size verticals from NorCal.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
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