For the record, I agree but as I made no series of qualifying tests; all
I was able to state in my previous comments was that the inverted L was
more efficient (heard by more) and I heard better when I went vertical.
Both of which can be my change in location; this locale is loads
quieter, one of the points I reviewed before purchase. Although moving
800 miles north in NA rarely helps propagation (I didn't move here for
the fast internet or easy prop). I can state that I have another 80 or
so ATNO since the move (because I can HEAR now!); sitting at 304 worked
(but I really have to work on getting more QSL cards).
What I have now works <grin>; I mostly work what I hear (and with a K3,
that ain't bad). Will it work better with stacked arrays and/or taller
towers? We'll never know. ;-) Soon I'll be down to one antenna per
band (total 2 for HF). While that makes 'single point failure'
possible, I like simple... and I have other endeavors should the
antenna/s fail.
73,
Rick NK7I
FAR North Idaho
On 8/28/2020 4:13 PM, Bill Johnson wrote:
Exactly spot on in my opinion. What "works" in my backyard, perhaps will not in
yours. What seems to be a great antenna in my yard, doesn't make it movable and working
elsewhere. That's the fun of antennas IMHO. Love to experiment and don't take too
seriously all the suggestions. I like talking about antennas but not pontificating about
one over another.
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> On
Behalf Of Lyn Norstad
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2020 8:41 AM
To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Inverted L for 160 meters
Jim, K9YC wrote, in part:
My approach to ham radio has never been mediocrity, but rather to get
better at everything within the limits of my real estate and resources.
Bingo! We would all like to build the "perfect" antenna for each band and
each intended usage, but more often than not, there are limitations.
In my case, a vertical of any significance would not be permitted by HOA
rules (visible from street), nor would installation of a suitable radial
system be possible due to septic drain field and other considerations - both
physical and aesthetic.
So we do what we can and try to maximize the performance thereof.
Done.
73
Lyn, W0LEN
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