Topband: Low Dipole for RX

[Hardy Landskov]

I put one up here in AZ and it was a waste of time & energy. But Robin (he 
has a 6 call but I can't remember what it is) used one at XZ and said it 
worked fantastic.
I guess you need to try and see.
73 Hardy N7RT


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "GALE STEWARD" <k3nd at yahoo.com>
To: "topband reflector" <topband at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 8:06 AM
Subject: Topband: Low Dipole for RX


> Anyone using a low dipole on 160 for RX? By low, I mean 8-10ft. I could 
> install one of these until some of the foliage dies off and I can install 
> my two-wire beverage.
>
> Would this be useful or a waste of time? Also, if anyone is using one of 
> these, did you attach the feedline directly or use some type of matching? 
> Since the Z is pretty low (a few ohms), I thought a 9:1 xfmr might be 
> appropriate.
>
> Any info appreciated!
>
> 73, Stew K3ND
>
>
>
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