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Bill Tippett wrote:
>From The Daily DX by W3UR:
>Jon, 3DA0CA, reports he can often be found around 24901
>most days from 16:00 to 20:00Z. He says it is often hard
>to find anyone. While on the air many ask him about 160 .
>meters. He says "I plan to put up a 160 dipole that slopes
>a bit toward my north. The takeoff would be the same
>toward the states as my 80 meter dipole that works well.
>However, the apex will only be about 25 feet high on
>sloping terrain." Jon also said this is the best I can do
>with what he has. It may take a few weeks more but he does
>plan to be active very soon. Those who work Jon should QSL
>direct to his manager W4DR
Although not ideal, this antenna will work some nights.
Paul, 5X4F had a low dipole up before and after the wire
version of the Battle Creek Special and was workable in
Michigan with a small amplifier at his shack.
I, for one, won't complain about how the antenna gets the
signal to my location.
George, K8GG
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