I'm just not getting the results I had when the 160M antenna was put up some 7-8 years ago, not as good as last year either. I tried running QRP on 160 this evening, lots of pre-contest activity and only made three contacts and they were relatively local. I've always considered how well I do running QRP as evidence how my system is doing.
The 35-40 (I don't recall the exact #) 130' radials are still connected, instead of 360' of the regular coax from previous years, I now have 7/8" hardline up to the remote switch. I just replaced the 160 antenna when it came down after sustained winds. Watt meter is showing the expected output & SWR is 1.78 at 1.8300 Not asking for answers, surely just has to be the conditions but I keep wondering if I need to address something. Good luck in the contest and have fun! 73, Gary KA1J _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
