Topband: Getting started on 160

[Jim Brown]

On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:54:17 -0400, Robert Kavanagh wrote:

>With 100 watts Joe will be able to do everything he wants to do. It 
>is unfortunate that so many people think that one cannot have an 
>enjoyable and productive experience on 160 without using an 
>amplifier. I have never used more than 100 watts and never will. 

I appreciate your advice, Bob, and I never owned or used an amp 
until about four years ago, nor have I ever had aluminum in the air. 
BUT: 160M is VERY different from the west coast than it is from the 
Midwest or Ontario. Sure, go for it without an amp if you don't have 
one. But if you can hear well and the other guy can't, an amp is not 
only well justified, it's a necessity!

73,

Jim K9YC