To score well in a contest you need to make efficient use of your time. You have no 160m antenna and for reasons not mentioned no way to install one. Using a non resonant antenna may cause damage to the balun, switching relays, amp, etc. You will make few contacts if any doing this and it will cost you a lot of time. Your operating time can be better utilized being on bands where you have efficient antennas.
John KK9A To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Topband: Best way to jury rig a quick 160m contest antenna? From: "Mike Smith VE9AA" <[email protected]> Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2016 18:16:11 -0300 Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Lots of private emails. I have no access to the existing antennas, tower, ends of antennas, nor can I run any wires outside. Appreciate all the replies. 73 de Mike VE9AA p.s.- I do not accept several of the emails that said (basically) to forget 160m as there are so few mults. Even though I am a small pistol, I never (willingly) toss away contest points if I can help it. _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
