There is no reason the Butternut won't work Rick, however it
will be band narrow. Put as many radials under it as
possible and see what happens. 4 is very marginal, but will
work, 8 is just a bit better, 16 is getting better, 32 is
adequate and 64 is OK.
The Hytower is a good antenna too, but will need the
radials, especially on 160, to work well. I have a friend
up in Mountain Home, AR that uses one on 160 with 16 radials
through a Johnson 500 and I hear him fine. As you add
radials, you affect impedance and efficiency.
According to the specs:
AV-18HT Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Bands 10, 15, 20, 40, and 80 Meters (optional mod for
160 Meters)
Max Power 1500 Watts PEP
Input Connector SO-239
Mechanical Specifications
Height 53 feet
Weight 114 pounds
Wind Survival 75 MPH
Recommended Mast Size n/a
It handles 1500 PEP.
73
Jim/W5JO
It seems this was discussed a while back, but I need some
updated info. Has
anyone used a Hy-Gain Hy-Tower vertical on 160 meter AM?
I have tried every
way in the world to come up with some kind of wire for
160, but I simply
don't have the room. I have a Hy-Tower vertical that is
still in the crate
and I really need to get it up. I have the optional 160
meter coil, but
according to the manual it is not supposed to be used with
more than 150
watt carrier (300 PEP) or it will arc. I'm wondering if
anyone has any
experience with this and if there is something that can be
done to increase
the power handling capability? My lack of a decent
antenna is my main
reason for not being able to get on the air with most of
you guys. I am
using a Butternut 40/80 vertical with the 160 meter coil
option and I can
run 375 watts of carrier without any fireworks. However, I
can only talk to
a very small portion of the stations I can hear (on any
band) in the area or
anywhere as far as that goes. Any help or advice on the
HY-Tower would sure
be appreciated.
Thanks,
Rick/K5IZ
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