03-02-2015, 01:43 PM
Steve,
Nice to cu on top band.
On 160 it's all about polarization.
Low "full size dipole" @ 30-40' height = 700 mile range
1/4 wave vertical or inverted L, 40' to 70' vertical section and 2 elevated radials = world wide communications.
The above statements are with a power level of 100 watts...
If you doubt it, drop K2RS Jack, an email about his setup. 100+ countries, no receive antennas and located on a city lot.
73
Dave
W1CTN
Radio Ansonia
Nice to cu on top band.
On 160 it's all about polarization.
Low "full size dipole" @ 30-40' height = 700 mile range
1/4 wave vertical or inverted L, 40' to 70' vertical section and 2 elevated radials = world wide communications.
The above statements are with a power level of 100 watts...
If you doubt it, drop K2RS Jack, an email about his setup. 100+ countries, no receive antennas and located on a city lot.
73
Dave
W1CTN
Radio Ansonia