Topband: Antenna orientation

[Gary Smith]

Hi,

I'm in New England and am preparing a K9AY antenna. My main interest 
is in recieving DX. 

I just looked at the great circle to decide which way to orient the 
loops. Going due west looks to go over much of the pacific islands & 
East through central Africa. North gets east asia & south gets South 
america.

With the loops set up this way though, Looking at 45 degrees or NE 
it's dead on to Europe & the Middle East. I wonder if receiving in 
that direction will be a problem? 

Sure would be nice to have a four loop option but that's not in the 
cards for now so with the two loops, anyone who chases dx with this 
antenna have a suggestion as to my optimum orientation for DX on 160 
with this antenna?

Thanks

Gary