Topband: Vertical vs inverted L question/opinions

[Goldtr8 (KD8NNU)]

I am requesting opinions on what would work best for 160m based on a bottom loaded vertical or inverted L.

I have in the past used and inverted L for 160m using a common feed with my 80m vertical.   The 80m vertical has parallel wires for 40m and 20m also and it works real well with 38 radials laid down in the grass.  I like to compare it to a fan dipole but only the vertical section is the multi wire part as the radials are buried.

Anyway I am starting to plan for the winter season and I am wondering if a loading coil on the bottom of the vertical would yield better results than the inverted L.   The L is limited to at best 50ft vertical section and the rest on trees.    My thoughts are if I use the 80m vertical section I will have 68 ft of height which may be better than the L.    The vertical is not structurally strong enough to add a wire or a cap hat to the top of it.

Clearly I have the ability to try both and play around but I have time to make alternate plans so I am fishing for opinions and or suggestions.   


~73
Don
KD8NNU
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