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Re: Topband: Which compromise receiving antenna

To: "'topband reflector'" <Topband@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: Topband: Which compromise receiving antenna
From: "Lloyd - N9LB" <lloydberg@charter.net>
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2018 10:02:46 -0600
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I have 3x KD9SV Reversible-BOGs ranging from 175 feet to 300 feet long, they 
all receive much better than using my TX vertical.  Make sure that you have 
good grounding at each end!  I also have a partial YCCC "Hi-Z" array with 3 
elements at 60 foot spacing that also RX better than the TX vertical.

Lloyd - N9LB

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From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of N4ZR
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 9:40 AM
To: topband reflector <Topband@contesting.com>
Subject: Topband: Which compromise receiving antenna

I've just spent a very educational hour with Google Earth looking at my 
Beverage options for 160M.  On a 45/225 azimuth I can only get about 215 feet.  
Is that even worth doing with a conventional Beverage? What about a BOG?  
Because of my lot layout I will need to use a reversible 2-wire Beverage with 
the NE end right outside my shack.  Don't know if the KD9SV reversing 
transformers will work for a BOG.

My other reasonable receiving option is a K9AY loop or similar. 
Transmitting antenna will be an inverted L, with vertical section probably no 
more than 60 feet. I'd like to finish my 160M DXCC this winter if possible

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