There is a fellow up in MA, (his call escapes me now) but he uses a 16' loop made from tubing (1"?) and a motorized vacuum variable at its base. He claims he can go from about 1865~2000 without any problems. I worked him and he had a nice signal for a compromised aerial. YMMV Mod-U-Lator, Mike(y) W3SLK ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Brashear" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <AMRadio@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 4:56 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Hy-Tower
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 ______________________________________________________________ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. ______________________________________________________________ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
