[TowerTalk] Omnidirectional antenna for domestic contests

[john at kk9a.com]

In a number of Sweepstakes contests I have used an 80m inverted V with the
apex 130' high. I have never compared this to any other antenna. Running
150 watts I can work anyone that I can hear.

John KK9A - W4AAA



To:	"towertalk at contesting.com" <towertalk at contesting.com>
Subject:	Re: [TowerTalk] Omnidirectional antenna for domestic contests.
Re: TowerTalk Digest, Vol 154, Issue 18
From:	Al Kozakiewicz <akozak at hourglass.com>
Date:	Mon, 12 Oct 2015 18:45:25 +0000


Using my completely anecdotal, un-analyzed and un-modeled experience, a 16
foot
high inverted v powered by 1500 watts allows me to work any 80m station I can
hear during November Sweepstakes from my QTH in NNY.  This includes
sections as
far away as SCV and WWA as well as NH, ME, WPA, NNJ and OH. For all I
know, I'm
effectively running QRP at some of those distances, but for the 2 hours of
effort it took me to measure 120 some feet of wire, run a coax and screw an
eyelet into the fascia at the roof peak, it was worth it.

Al
AB2ZY