The problem with adding a top wire to your 43 foot vertical is that it
is probably not made to support a wire pulling on it at the top,
unless it's cross section is uniform and it is guyed at the mid-point
and top so it doesn't pull over. What is often done in this situation
is that a trap is
Many thanks, gents, for the responses.
The intended operation would include domestic and DX work, but not to "set
the world on fire."
The op has a modest station, and I believe he will only be running in the
100-200 Watt class.
The other intention is to use the 43 ft vertical on all bands from
The first question to ask is what is the operating goal for 160.
1) Local net or rag chew with his buddies.? In that case use the
existing vertical assuming the AATU can match it is enough . Might have
to a add lump loading coil at base to get it the point AATU can deal
with it . Generally
