I Have an inv V hanging off of my 70 foot tower. Because I live on a suburb lot the legs of the antenna are bent to fit the lot (really ugly). I have worked DXCC (119) with that minimal antenna. It can be done but you have to be patient.
73 Joe K2UF -----Original Message----- From: Topband [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of K1FZ-Bruce Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2016 11:47 AM To: Topband Subject: Topband: 160 meter starter antennas This is the time of year that many of us in the Northern Hemisphere have been waiting for. DX is coming up, long and stronger. Many 'old timers' have their antennas "ready to roll". New comers to the band may want an inexpensive starter receive antenna, If there is space a beverage is a good forgiving antenna. For limited space: Despite some criticizing, a loop antenna can result in many DX contacts. Even SWL's in the AM radio BCB like them. Yes there are always better antennas, but many of us started with in-expensive wire types. 73 Bruce-k1fz http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/flag_antennas.html _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
