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Re: [TowerTalk] 160/80M receive antenna

To: "Richard W. Harris" <Richard_Harris@byu.edu>,<towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] 160/80M receive antenna
From: kb0fhp@comcast.net
Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 17:49:36 +0000
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Personally, since your space is limited, the use of a EWE or K9AY would be 
appropriate...........While a beverage is the best, not all of us have that 
sort of unlimited room to set up a 5 WL beverage.....

Scott, KB0FHP

-------------- Original message -------------- 

> Hi, 
> 
> I've been working on a 160M shunt-fed tower. Coming along nicely so 
> far. Hope to be tuning this week. 
> 
> 
> 
> Now, what to do for 160/80M receive antenna? I have about 1 acre of 
> ground with tower about 75% towards west of property and 25% towards 
> north. 
> 
> I do not have the luxury or large real estate to put out beverages etc. 
> I've gotten some suggestions for things I might look into but I am 
> interested in any suggestions anyone in this group has that I might 
> consider or look into. 
> 
> 
> 
> Here is my layout: 
> 
> Property dimensions about 120' (north-south) by 280' (east to west) 
> 
> I have a single 72 foot tower with 20' mast (70' from west edge and 30' 
> from north edge of property) 
> 
> I have a row of tall trees only along the west side of property (50-70' 
> cottonwoods). No other tall trees. 
> 
> Chainlink fence running on west end of my and adjacent property 
> extending about 1000+ feet north to south 
> 
> My home is about 24 feet above grade on the west end of home and 75 feet 
> from tower. 
> 
> 
> 
> Any/all suggestions greatly appreciated. 
> 
> Thanks, 
> 
> Richard - KJ7CU 
> 
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> Weather 
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See: http://www.mscomputer.com  for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather 
Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions 
and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.

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