> Others can comment on whether 240 feet is too high.
240 feet tuned/matched with a parallel tuned tapped tank should work quite well based on the information in K3LC's article in QEX Nov/Dec 2013. Of course, 240 feet would also make an excellent support for a wire 4 square or parasitic array aimed back across the center of the US (for ARRL 160). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2/25/2014 3:38 PM, Richard Karlquist wrote:
Congratulations on your adventure. In the past, I have seen some of these AM tower efforts ruined by lousy receive conditions. I suggest you get an advance team out to the site to check out the noise level etc. and maybe put up some temporary beverages, loops, whatever and LISTEN on them. Use WWV and WWVH on 2.5 MHz as a beacon. Others can comment on whether 240 feet is too high. Rick N6RK _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
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