Guys, try an inverted L with one radial under the horizontal leg, both 1/4 wave
long. From MN I get into Europe on a good day with 100W CW… vertical section
about 45-50’. I drive a rod down only a few feet and grounded with the radial.
Also a 1:1 at the feedpoint.
Best 160 antenna I’ve had yet for DX
Charlie NG0C
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From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> on behalf of Robert Harmon
<k6uj@pacbell.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2022 2:51:02 PM
To: towertalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Topband: Radials on ground v FCP
I am considering the installation of an FCP with an inverted L for 160. It is
discouraging to read W8JI's info on the FCP. Sounds like it has too littlle
low angle
radiation for DX. As discussed however, K2AV does quite well with his FCP.
It would be interesting to see EZNEC radiation plots showing a 160 inverted L
using an FCPand plots using various radial systems. Any of these available ?
Bob,
K6UJ
> On Jan 13, 2022, at 8:47 AM, Richard Karlquist <richard@karlquist.com> wrote:
>
> I will have to give K2AV credit in that his signal is always solid copy
> and pretty
>
> impressive for just using an FCP. He holds his own with the other east
>
>
> coast signals here. I can count on a QSO with him in every contest.
>
> He also hears well, FWIW. No problem working him with low power.
>
> (My Alpha 9500 is still in the process of repair :-(
>
> ---
> Rick Karlquist
> N6RK
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