I've not been on the radio at an ocean beach (but have been to such beaches, should take a radio next time). Others with experience doing it may have better answers. I would use a quarter wave vertical suspended from a fiberglass mast (fishing rod would work depending on the band) with a bit of wire in the water as radials. From what I have read it works quite well. When I have been to the coastal ocean I was looking more to do swimming. If I wanted to play radio I would probably go with 20 M. 16 feet doesn't take that much of a pole for the vertical. Its not my favorite band because most of the time I am greatly inland and have the room for lower band dipoles. DX has never been a special interest for me but on a costal location could be interesting. Enjoy what ever you decide to to my friend! 73/72 - Mike WA8BXN ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected]
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