I want to reply on this thread. I am using the Alpha Delta DX-A on 160, 80
and 40 with great success. It is mounted to the tower at about the 45 foot
level and works great. Usually, on 160, if I can hear them, I can work
them. My biggest problem here is noise. At any rate, for an antenna that
will fit in a lot, this is a good one and for about $69, it's hard to beat.
Take a good look at it.
Take care, good luck and very 73.
Kevin :)
Amateur Radio: K7RX
Navy Marine Corps MARS: NNN0SHS
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 07:21
Subject: 160m
> I've had good success with a shortened dipole from Hy Power antennas.
>
> http://www.freewebs.com/hypower/
>
> I'm using one that is 124 feet long and has 2 coils in each leg, so
> resonant on 40,75, and160. Usable bandwith on 160 is about 25khz.
> They
> also have one 109 ft long for 20, 40, 75, and 160. Mine is bent at one
> end
> to fit lot size.
>
> Without going nuts on 160 and only working a few contests the past 2
> seasons, I've worked 42 states and 16 dxcc countries. 100 watts and
> highest part of antenna about 40 ft. Most of it closer to 25-30 ft.
>
> A little higher and a few more watts next season perhaps.
>
> Had less success with a Butternut HF 6 V vertical with 160 add on kit.
> Radial system is a pain at this QTH.
> If I had the real estate for ground system I'd reconsider a taller
> vertical or inverted L.
>
>
>
> Good luck, Steve KW3A
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 11:57 PM
> Subject: 160m
>
>
>> I'm looking for suggestions for a 160 meter antenna. I have serious
>> space
>> limitations so can't put up a real one. I've got up a G5RV and have
> thought
>> about putting a switch on one end to short it to double its length and
> give me a
>> 160m antenna that way but would appreciate suggestions.
>>
>> Tom
>>
>>
>> Tom Brennan KD5VIJ, CCC-A/SLP
>> web page http://titan.sfasu.edu/~g_brennantg/sonicpage.html
>>
>>
>>
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