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Re: Topband: Topband resource

To: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
Subject: Re: Topband: Topband resource
From: Mike Waters <mikewate@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:08:45 -0600
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On Tue, Jan 14, 2020, 10:41 AM W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com> wrote:

> https://topbandhams.com
> A link to some 160 antennas on that same site.
>
>
> https://topbandhams.com/tech-page/6-22-different-wire-antennas-for-the-160-meter-band?fbclid=IwAR06lTswgMULsdMs_wEtKWJXqWpuDgXZPjvx2CNKKqRKztnomzqD6lCC1K8


Thanks, that's an interesting page.

The choice of a 160m TX antenna depends on the interests of the operator.
Low, horizontally polarized antennas are usually good for distances within
a few hundred miles. However, 160 needs vertical polarization for
consistent long DX. See
https://web.archive.org/web/20180815141931/http://w0btu.com/160_meters.html

73, Mike
W0BTU
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