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Topband: EWLantenna use on topband

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Subject: Topband: EWLantenna use on topband
From: John King <k5pgw@yahoo.com>
Reply-to: John King <k5pgw@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:21:12 -0800 (PST)
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Several yeas ago when the EWL receiving antenna came out in QST I built several 
to rotate. electrically. Problem reared its' ugly head and burned out 
protective fuse in input to receiver of Ten Tec Omni VI Plus. The received 
signals were masked in a noise that I later surmised was the signal from very 
tall FM Broadcast tower on 103.3 mhz. that sounded like a rushing noise. The 
tower is approximately one mile from my shack in full view  in the path to 
Europe.

I would like to try 160 again. I still have the naked 130 foot of Rohn tower in 
the backyard with no antennas on it at all. It is grounded and guyed. I am 75 
yrs of age, but would like to give 160 one more try.

If anyone feels so inclined, I would like to communicate via email DIRECTLY for 
any input you might give. At 74, my energy level is somewhat less than when I 
was 50. My shack is on four acres in the rural area of Louisiana with no 
restrictions. Thanks for reading and any interest you might have. 73, John, 
K5PGW
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