[RTTY] Lack of RTTY on 40 and 80 Meters

[Tom Osborne]

> REPLY:
>
> i think you'll find some pretty strong resistance to that because of the
> antenna and lot size situation you mentioned. Most stations, even on
> city lots, can put up decent antennas for 80 meters and higher, but 160
> presents a problem and the really competitive stations are not going to
> want to be at a disadvantage just because of limited space.
>
> So, how about a 160 meter RTTY contest? There are already separate CW
> and SSB contests for 160, so why not RTTY?
>
> CQ magazine, are you listening?
>
> 73, Bill W6WRT

Hi Bill

I'd have to disagree on that one.  If someone wants to get an antenna 
for 160, they can do it.  I have seen designs for 160 antennas that are 
only 33 feet tall.  One was in NCJ not too long ago using one of those 
33 foot telescoping fiberglass masts..

True - they are not the same as a 4-square or inverted 'L', but you can 
get on the air and work a lot of stations.

If you have an 80 or 40 meter dipole you can tie the center and shield 
together and make a top loaded vertical.

I think if you included 160, a lot of folks would get something up.  It 
might be nice not to have to fight all the big gun stations who don't 
want to do 160 because they would  be at a 'disadvantage.'  It would be 
their choice whether to operate 160 or not.73

Tom W7WHY