In 1997 I moved from a home about 1/2 mile from the ocean to oceanfront
property (I live on an inlet). I put up a hytower with a 160 wire
(inverted L). This was the same antenna I had inland that I was
struggling with. I just could NOT believe the difference. Instead of
fighting pileups I was in and out with a contact. In 2005, I bought
Titanex Vertical and my dxcc 160 total has now gone from 106 to 261. And,
my Titanex has only 2 radials on it. The hytower inland had 32
radials. On 80 long path I had never heard a JA from my old QTH. I now
work South East Asia easily during the winter and am at 335 countries with
WAZ there.
One downside, any antenna this close to the salt water CONSTANTLY needs
attention due to the salt.
Here are two views of it. The first view faces South. The second faces
North:
http://www.nookhill.com/lookingout.jpg
http://www.nookhill.com/inthewoods.jpg
Don
N1DG
On 4/1/2015 7:47 AM, HVT wrote: > This is my first post to the Top-Band
Reflector, so please excuse my ignorance if this topic has been discussed
in the past. > > Is there any scientific data in print to prove the theory
that ocean front property is better than a location inland about a mile or
so on a ridge overlooking salt water for HF. I had this heated debate over
the weekend with two ham friends of mine while we traveled to Maine
looking at real-estate along the coast. I understand the theory that
verticals literally in or on the water have a huge advantage. The debate
was about how far away from the water does it become a diminishing effect.
I made the claim that the Ocean-Front property would be a better location
than anything inland including a location on a ridge within a mile. This
heated debate went on for about 500 miles while we were driving back to
NY. It was a very interesting conversation and made the long drive back
much quicker! :) > > Additional information about the debate: > > In the
State of Maine there is a setback regulation on shoreline property
regarding structures including radio towers. To play it safe with the
shoreline protective rules, the proposed array system would be setback
minimum 500â?? from the water or as far back as 2000'. At these distances
on 80/160 meter will a vertical antenna system see any positive effects
with additional gain from the salt water? > > What about horizontal
antennas? Do they see any effects from Salt-Water? > > I'm sure I can use
HFTA to model the terrain, which I have done in the past with great
accuracy. However, I'm not sure if it calculates Salt-Water. Maybe it
does. > > We are anxious to start building in Maine ASAP. Any input would
be appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Ray W2RE > W2RE.com > > > Sent from my
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