On Sep 28, 2007, at 9:38 AM, JT Croteau wrote:
I too would like to know why 20M wasn't considered by the OP. 20M is
a great, easy, and cheap band to get on and make lots of DX contacts
especially during a contest weekend. A simple halfwave dipole can be
constructed for a very low cost, sometimes free if you scrounge, and
work well at 30 to 35'. Most people frown upon contests every weekend
but get on the air during a contest and you'll have DXCC in no time
flat.
The only reason I can think of why 20 would be difficult would be
operating times. Eg; my personal schedule is such that I'm
frequently operating well after folks have moved off 20 or 20 has
closed.
I agree with N1ESE, though, if I could have one antenna, it'd be on
20, assuming I had lost my job or retired ;). The only beam I've got
is a moxon rectangle for 20m, because it's active; the rectangle was
easy to construct, and I can get it in the air myself for contest
weekends.
Because of my own operating schedule, I find myself on 30 or 40M most
evenings; thats just the way it works out.
My 20m work is mostly via a half-square. Easily constructed, and
effective DX antenna for 20. 40 I operate with a fiberglass pole-
supported 1/4wl vertical. The pattern gets a bit useless for 15m,
but, tuned I operate most bands with this antenna. A plan is to
shorten it and build a base mounted matching system. Being shorter
should help with the 15m pattern.
One could argue bang for your buck being a tuner and an effective low-
angle radiating antenna.
Joe, KC0VKN
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JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx)
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