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Topband: Inverted L question

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Subject: Topband: Inverted L question
From: Herb Krumich <wa2fgk@yahoo.com>
Reply-to: Herb Krumich <wa2fgk@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2012 11:14:21 -0800 (PST)
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I am right now using an inverted L which is spaced about 4 feet away from my 
tower. The vertical leg is about 85 feet. I only have 6 radials at the present 
time
Now here is the question
The horizontal leg is about 50 feet and goes to my back yard. Since the trees 
are not that high, it probably slopes down to 40 feet at the far end
The horizontal wire faces west.. 
Would it help me to face that wire to the south for east west signals on 
transmit.  I am hearing very well with a 550 foot beverage. But missing many 
stations that I call.  My power is not to high with the old Drake L7.. About 
600 watts
Thanks Guys and Merry Christmas
Herb K2LNS
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