Topband: Conditions in ARRL 160 Contest

[Bill Tippett]

 > The biggest east coast signal here was N4PN in NFL.  He was easily worked
 > the first night here about 90 minutes before my sunset!  He was also
 > predominant the second night.  I don't know what he uses for an antenna,
 > but it sure works!.
 >
 > 73, de Earl, K6SE


 >N4PN was unbelievable here too.  He was the first east
coast station heard as the sun went down.  Consistently
strong signals.  We gotta find out what his secret
weapon is.

Rick N6RK

         Guys, He already gave you the answer in his contest summary:

http://dayton.akorn.net/pipermail/3830/2003-December/084972.html


"My vertical on the beach still works very well and
survived the bad salt conditions another year."

The key words being "vertical on the beach"!

                                         73,  Bill  W4ZV