Jim AB3CV wrote
At this point my primary interest is 160m diversity implementations. Any
suggestions based on experience with an inverted L and beverage?
Jim, the inverted L plus Beverage should be an excellent combination while
using stereo diversity. That's exactly what I used in ARRL160.
Alan, how do you float your L? My L is relatively close to my receiving
antennas, and I'd like to try that out and see if it makes a difference.
73,
Lou, W0FK
ai2n wrote
Additionally, you may want to float or detune your inverted L during rx,
especially if your rx antennas are close. My tx
I just disconnect the L from the coax center conductor AND the beta match coil
using a heavy duty open frame relay. Works for me. Make sure the relay
contacts get closed before the tx RF arrives. I use K6XX's relay accelerator
http://members.cruzio.com/~k6xx/radio/fastrely.pdf
73, Redd
I put up an inverted L for the 160 contest and as expected my beverages did
a nice job of improving the receive performance over it. The inverted L did
a good job of spraying my 500w watts around and I'm satisfied with it as
well. Best LOTW confirmed DX so far is Ukraine. Not bad for the first few
Sounds like a fairly good experience overall, Jim.
I'm on an even smaller ( 0.25 acre) HOA restricted lot and had an inverted L
on 160 that I used in conjunction with a K9AY receive antenna. I really liked
the K9AY, as it allowed for directional switching and very good S/N ratios with
a
I recently installed the new Shared Apex Loop Array from Array Solutions.
While I installed the 20' model, the 12' model has a much smaller footprint.
The 20' model works amazingly well and the specs show the 12' model doesn't
give up much.
73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT
Hi Jim.
I also am on a small (125' square) lot, in the city.
I have been using BOGs and 14'x29' Flags, with an 80 meter inverted L
base-loaded for 160.
This year I added a 20' Shared Apex Loop Array. Yes, my antennas are too close
to each other. The SALA routinely outperforms the Flags.
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