I have to agree with Jim on this. At one time, I had both a 80M and a 160M
inverted vee at the top of a 100ft tower. The location was on the top of a
ridge and much better than average.
While the 80M inverted vee was a very good DX antenna (could work JA's LP from
SE PA at sunset), the 160M was a mediocre DX performer at best. I was running
1200W on both bands. A 90ft vertical at the same location on 160 was MUCH
better.
FWIW...
73, Stew K3ND
From: Jim Brown <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com>
To: topband@contesting.com
Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2015 12:57 PM
Subject: Re: Topband: Commercial 160 antennas?
On Thu,12/31/2015 4:43 AM, Ed Sawyer wrote:
> My suggestion for a simple job, is to have someone climb the tower and put a
> pulley and rope at the top.
Very good idea.
> An inverted vee with a peak at 90 ft and the
> end of the antenna legs at least 50 ft off the ground will do a reasonable
> job for you.
Only if what you want is a cloud-warmer that works short to medium
distance.
> Alternatively, an inverted L, with 4 elevated radials – at least 10 ft off
> the ground – 15 ft is better – will do pretty well with the kink of the L at
> 90 feet.
This is a FAR, FAR better idea. Better yet, load the tower, add the radials.
73, Jim K9YC
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