I just received my first package of QSLs from the bureau since last
October (I wish I knew why my large number isn't sent more frequently
as I requested). I separated out the ones for top band contacts...
The comments from one ham from Croatia particularly caught my attention
with all of the recent antenna discussion. I thought that I would
list some of the 160M antennas to consider if you don't have room for
a four square:
COUNTRY ANTENNA POWER REMARKS
Croatia Sloper at 5 meters 100 [must be a steep slope]
Germany 40M LW 16M up 100
England Inv V 30ft cntr, 15' ends 100 2nd USA contact (WW2Y 1st)
France 12M hi Inv V 100
Japan Dipole up 14M 50
Norway 1/4W sloper fed @ 60ft 100 First W on 160
Many Dipoles, inv V, Marconi's, zepps etc. at unknown heights
73, Bill K0HA
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