Topband: 160m SSB DX

[Gedas]

GA everyone.....First of all, I wanted to thank the many, many people who 
responded, both on and off line.  I have received several dozen warm and 
very useful e-mails with some super support and encouragement.  I also need 
to apologize to the moderator(s) of the group.  It turns out I have been 
"top-posting" which is a no-no.  I thought I knew what that meant, and 
thought I had corrected that, but I guess I have a lot more to learn.  No 
intentional mischief on my part I can assure you.

I will certainly give 160m a try this season.  I don't know exactly what 
kind of antenna I will be able to put up....I was thinking maybe a low full 
size dipole for starters at ~60'.  I do have access to a large 40 acre corn 
field to my west and have threatened for years to put up (actually lay down) 
a beverage due West, maybe 500'-600'.  I know it will be SSB at first but no 
doubt, I will be venturing down lower in frequency to see what I may copy. 
FYI, my most memorable days were actually on CW as a novice, but it has been 
30 some years since I have done that and really tried to do any serious CW. 
I know it is a shame, I need to work on that.

Again, a very big thank you to everyone for the sound advice, observations, 
and sincere encouragement !
I look forward to seeing you all on top band !

73, W8BYA Gedas
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