I'm really enjoying this thread. I, too will have to make a decision on how to best utilize my 106' crank up for 160m. The consensus seems to be an Inv L with radials.
Any input would be greatly appreciated. 73, Ed NI6S Fallbrook, CA > On Apr 24, 2014, at 11:05, Jim Brown <[email protected]> wrote: > >> On 4/24/2014 8:00 AM, Carl wrote: >> On 160 there are no absolutes. > > There's at least one -- it's MUCH easier to work both locals and DX on 160 > from New England than from California! Two reasons -- a LOT more locals > within range of a mediocre antenna, and an all water path to EU, AF, and SA > that doesn't go over the auroral region. > > In any contest, I could work more on 160 from Chicago with 100W and a low Tee > vertical than I can with 1.5kW and full size verticals from NorCal. > > 73, Jim K9YC > > > _________________ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
