On 12/2/2020 12:02 PM, Joe wrote:
Our club is working on a project where we will be able to use a AM Broadcast antenna on 160 meters.
Joe WB9SBD Th
I wouldn't get too excited about this project. The big groundplane is nice, but doesn't replace the "vertical on the beach" at all. The 5/8 wavelength height is good for a few dB at the most, and even that isn't guaranteed. Then as K9YC found out, there is the matter of receiving.W Especially receiving while the station is broadcasting. Before even beginning this project, I would advise installing a temporary receiving loop at the site and nulling the AM station as best you can. Needless to say, you can't use varactors to tune the loop. See if you can hear W1AW as a start. That should be duck soup from 9-land. Good luck. YMMV. 73 Rick N6RK _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
