Topband: Fwd: Re: Baker Island DXpedition on 160

[Chortek, Robert L.]

A short vertical with top loading over  an effective ground can be in this extremely effective antenna 

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> On Jun 13, 2018, at 10:33 AM, F Z_Bruce <k1fz at myfairpoint.net> wrote:
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> As in ARRL literature, even as short antenna in  a great ground plane  can be very effective.  The Baker Island  group has  indicated that  they were going to use the salt water..
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> Bruce-k1fz
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> On Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:14:01 +0000, jon jones  wrote:
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> Back in the 90's -  KH6ND was active from Kure Is on 160M during July. He was very workable in North America in the early morning hours before NA sunrise. I logged Mike with 100 w and my balloon supported vertical. QRN from thunderstorms may be lower at that time.
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> Europe may well have some short windows of opportunity as well.
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> A safe trip to the KH1/KH7ZZ team.  - Jon N0JK
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> Hello TopBanders,
> KH1/KH7Z will be active on 160 from Baker Island from June 27 to July 6
> (note that dates are tentative and may change -- please visit
> http://baker2018.net/ for updates).
> GL and CU,
> George,
> AA7JV
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> PS: Donations are the life-blood of DXpeditions and this one is no
> exception.
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