Topband: EWLantenna use on topband

[John King]

Several yeas ago when the EWL receiving antenna came out in QST I built several to rotate. electrically. Problem reared its' ugly head and burned out protective fuse in input to receiver of Ten Tec Omni VI Plus. The received signals were masked in a noise that I later surmised was the signal from very tall FM Broadcast tower on 103.3 mhz. that sounded like a rushing noise. The tower is approximately one mile from my shack in full view  in the path to Europe.

I would like to try 160 again. I still have the naked 130 foot of Rohn tower in the backyard with no antennas on it at all. It is grounded and guyed. I am 75 yrs of age, but would like to give 160 one more try.

If anyone feels so inclined, I would like to communicate via email DIRECTLY for any input you might give. At 74, my energy level is somewhat less than when I was 50. My shack is on four acres in the rural area of Louisiana with no restrictions. Thanks for reading and any interest you might have. 73, John, K5PGW