[CQ-Contest] 160 Receiving Antennas

[N7MAL]

The, overall, most success I've had has been with a relatively low, 25-40 ft 
high, full-sized 300 ohm folded dipole. It is almost useless as a xmit 
aerial but really hears well and is very low noise. The problem with aerial 
is that it is to simple and therefore has no credibility. I've heard all the 
usual Caribbean, African, South American, and Asian stations with no 
problem. I switch it with relays and use a 4:1 balun(homebrew).
Just my -2cents worth
73


MAL
N7MAL
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ
http://www.n7mal.com

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tom Taormina
  To: cq-contest at contesting.com
  Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 18:27
  Subject: [CQ-Contest] 160 Receiving Antennas


  Okay brain trust, I am looking for recommendations for 160 receiving
  antennas. I have tried a number of beverages and they do not yield
  the desired result here in the high desert with no ground reference.
  I just finished a full-size vertical and have laid down 30 of the 60
  radials, but have no desire to do radial fields for beverages.
  KA6W has used some closed-loops with FET preamps, but they are a
  significant home-brew project not likely for this coming contest season.
  What results have you had with the K9AY system and with the DX
  Engineering system? Are pennants or any other schemes worthwhile?

  Tom Taormina, K5RC
  Virginia City Nevada USA
  NACHO - W7RN   RANN - K7RC
  Web Site: http://k5rc.cc/  FOC 1760
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