>00>I'd like information from anyone who may have used one of the Hygain MK-160
>00>meter addon kits with a Hytower vertical.
>
>I tried it and didn't like it for DX.
>This results in an inverted-L with the vertical section just 24' high.
> ...
>I've had better luck with my Hytower using the 160M coil...
>I modified my Hytower so that I could run more than 200 watts
>without burning up the insulators. Like others who have done this
>modification, I cut away most of the sheet metal from both of the
>tubing supports on the top tower section and replaced them with good
>high tech plastic insulators ... Unfortuately, the antenna will not
>work on the other bands without changing the tap on the coil...
>Good luck and 73,
> Doug W2CRS
Replacing Hy-Gain's black insulating material/tubing with Teflon
insulation will also permit high power operation. However, the
Teflon tubing is NOT an inexpensive item.
73,
Bill K0HA
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