Topband: TX3A the cheap way

[Jeff Wilson]

Oops, I forgot to delete the previous posts.  Sorry




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From: Jeff Wilson <jjw5257 at yahoo.ca>
To: topband at contesting.com
Sent: Tue, November 24, 2009 9:11:16 AM
Subject: TX3A the cheap way


Hi Topbanders
Just to give hope to those new to 160m... after several frustrating mornings pounding the F1 key, I finally busted the pileup to work TX3A on Monday at 1130Z (6:30AM) on 160m using my old (1989) Kenwood TS-140S and 100W into a top-loaded vertical at 50ft high apex (actually a 80m doublet with ladder line shorted at the in-shack tuner).  I use 6 - 133ft radials attached to the ground rod at the antenna feed through panel, but don't think they're necessary as I worked Fiji earlier before I laid them down for the winter. It helps to be on a hill with Lake Huron to the west.
Just to let you know that you don't always need an amp, a K3 and beverages.....but it would be nice!

Thanks to the TX3A team for a great low band Dxpedition.
73, Jeff  VE3FRX




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