Topband: Testing RX Antennas "Out of Season"

jon jones n0jk at hotmail.com
Fri Mar 17 08:42:59 EST 2006


GM Eric and Goose:

Using the expanded AM BCB to test and optimize your 160M receive antenna is 
a great idea. I used it at HC8N a few years ago (could receive many USA 
stations on the NA Beverage).

A list of expanded AM band stations:    http://www.am-dx.com/fcclist.htm

During the day one of the "low power AM stations" may be useful in adjusting 
your antennas.

http://www.lpam.ws/xband/

- Jon N0JK

>   I test receiving antennas out of season most of the time, since it  is
>easier to work on them when it is warm outside.  I use expanded AM band
>(1600-1700 kHz) stations to check the front to back on my two wire 
>bidirectional
>beverages since these stations operate very close to the 160 meter band.




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