Topband: Is a 300' BOG + preamp worth it on 160m?

[Frank W3LPL]

Hi Bob,

Have you considered an array of short verticals?  A simple
receiving 4-square is only 80 feet on each side

73
Frank
W3LPL


----- Original Message -----
From: W3HKK at roadrunner.com
To: "topband at contesting.com" <topband at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2023 2:52:00 PM
Subject: Re: Topband: Is a 300' BOG + preamp worth it on 160m?

Been using a SAL 30 with good success but would like more Euro QSOs in
the 160m contests.

I dont have enough room for a 600'+ Beverage. Alas my yard is a
200'x700' rectangle running E-W, with the house in the middle ( ~300'
of yard behind the house and 300 ft in front.)

So I have a problem aiming anywhere near EU without running directly
under my 52' tall 1/4 wave 160m INV-L and radial field.

Suggestions? Comments?

Bob

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