Topband: Quarter wave sloper on crank up tower ?

Jim Brown jim at audiosystemsgroup.com
Tue May 6 15:23:29 EDT 2025


On 5/6/2025 12:11 PM, Steve Lawrence via Topband wrote:
> That "Lousy" counterpoise shunt feed has resulted in 225 "Current DXCC" and 39 zones on 160. 280+ on 80 and all 40 zones.
> 
> Try what space allows.

Of course. DXing and contesting are about what works BETTER. It has been 
shown that a lot of random-length, randomly arranged wires laying on the 
ground is better than driven rods. Their only GOOD (and necessary) use 
on transmitting antennas is lightning protection.

73, Jim K9YC




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