Topband: Suggestions for a tower?

[Edward via Topband]

I'm really enjoying this thread.  I, too will have to make a decision on how to best utilize my 106' crank up for 160m.  The consensus seems to be an Inv L with radials.  

Any input would be greatly appreciated. 

73,
Ed NI6S

Fallbrook, CA 

> On Apr 24, 2014, at 11:05, Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote:
> 
>> On 4/24/2014 8:00 AM, Carl wrote:
>> On 160 there are no absolutes.
> 
> There's at least one -- it's MUCH easier to work both locals and DX on 160 from New England than from California! Two reasons -- a LOT more locals within range of a mediocre antenna, and an all water path to EU, AF, and SA that doesn't go over the auroral region.
> 
> In any contest, I could work more on 160 from Chicago with 100W and a low Tee vertical than I can with 1.5kW and full size verticals from NorCal.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
> 
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