I agree with N7RT's comments. I really wonder how many operators there are that
use 160 meters CW over a week. I was really shocked when I turned on the
receiver during the last two 160 meter contests. Then on non contest time band
is pretty dead except those trying to work DX.
The earlier manufacturers like Drake, Hallicrafters and Hammarlund were not
producing and 160 meter rigs as I can remember, but the Kenwood, Yaesu have
produced rigs with 160 meters on them.
Heathkit was one company that surprised me not producing much for 160 except
the one SSB Transciever years ago..
I for one have found 160 to be very challenging band. For 50 years I have
worked all bands except the "Top Band" but like it now. I call it a gentlemans
band, open early morning then after most people get home after work... I like
to think of it as a "Working Man's Band."
73's
Bill
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