Wow! What a question to ask on this site. Gary, every member has an answer. Back as far as the 70's I asked that question of about 80 160 DXers world wide. I had more than 60 of them answer with diagrams, charts, results, pictures and descriptions. Eventually a summary of the survey was published in QST as a part of an article about a top loaded vertical using available parts. I think the results of the survey are still applicable today. You can access it at QST_Dec_1974_p15-19_28.pdf in the ARRL QST archives. The name of the article is "The Minooka Special." My answer to your question is that I want to have an efficient vertical of one kind or another, an efficient, low noise horizontal like a full wave loop, and a directional receiving array. Best DX, 73, Barry, W9UCW
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