On 18 Mar 2002 at 0:11, Bill Tippett wrote:
> Thought some of you who worked ZC4DW last night might
> be interested in this note I received from Des about his
> antenna, etc. 73, Bill W4ZV
> >Bill, You were surprised. I was amazed.
> >Last night was the first time I have ever worked USA on 160m!
> >I managed to work 14 USA stations it total, so I'm delighted.
> >running only 100 watts to a horizontal loop.
> >a 3 sided triangle supported by 3 palm trees at a height
> >of 30 feet above ground.
> >Each of the 3 sides about 200 feet long, about 600 feet total
> >Condx must have played a big part last night
Wow!
Sorry I was away and missed that one. Must have been one of
those 'horizontal' nights. :o) From all the recent threads on
receiving antennas and 160 antennas in general, I have
definitely adopted the idea "let's try things!" I hope to work Des
next on 80 CW for a new one. I probably have a better chance of
working him there. Less hecklers, too. :o) 73, David K3KY
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