Re: Topband: Is a 300' BOG + preamp worth it on 160m?

2023-08-05 Thread Frank W3LPL
Hi Bob, Have you considered an array of short verticals? A simple receiving 4-square is only 80 feet on each side 73 Frank W3LPL - Original Message - From: w3...@roadrunner.com To: "topband@contesting.com" Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2023 2:52:00 PM Subject: Re: Topband: Is a 300' BOG

Re: Topband: Is a 300' BOG + preamp worth it on 160m?

2023-08-05 Thread W3HKK
Been using a SAL 30 with good success but would like more Euro QSOs in the 160m contests. I dont have enough room for a 600'+ Beverage. Alas my yard is a 200'x700' rectangle running E-W, with the house in the middle ( ~300' of yard behind the house and 300 ft in front.) So I have a problem