Topband: 160m from 5X

Nick Henwood nick at henwood.demon.co.uk
Tue Aug 28 17:24:14 EDT 2012


I have been v QRV from 5X in past 5 years. Returning this Oct for 8 weeks and considering how best to get 160 on the air as it is the only band I have not worked and reckon there must be un-met need!
I go to work (pro bono) at a community university so not a dxpedition but solo so plenty of time to get on the air. I carry all my gear with me.
I am looking for help/advice in erecting a simple antenna which you guys can hear!  I have access to roach poles (30 footers) and can get max height of about 50 feet. No high trees locally and insufficent room for beverage antennas. Contemplating a 50 ft vertical with capacity top loading and some induction at the feed point. I will get grounding as good as possible within local constraints(small site, vehicles near the house etc). What do you think?
Grateful for advice on antennas. I would only work CW - lots of experience on HF (110k QSOs from 5X on the other bands) but novice on 160 dx - advice (polite) also invited on operating.
73 Nick G3RWF/5X1NH
PS Yes, I use LOTW


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