No problem Carl. Ax they say in real estate, "location, location, location " :)
73, Gary K9GS -------- Original message --------From: Carl <k...@jeremy.qozzy.com> Date: 8/31/17 7:42 PM (GMT-06:00) To: garyk9gs <garyk...@wi.rr.com>, topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: Inverted L successes I was only referring to its physical characteristics, not location. Having been raised on LI it was not a good place for verticals, especially a Gotham! OTOH I worked lots of 160M AM mobiles there out to 20 miles or so during their evening commuting hours. I was running a Viking I at 100W to a 40M dipole fed with 72 Ohm twinlead with the ends tied together. Absolutely no ground.......at about 15-16 I didnt know better! Sorry for the confusion. Carl 301 DXCC 39 Zones on 160 CW all from one NH town, no remotes EVER ----- Original Message ----- From: "garyk9gs" <garyk...@wi.rr.com> To: <topband@contesting.com> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 5:15 PM Subject: Re: Topband: Inverted L successes > But being 800+ miles closer to EU (many countries there compared to North > America) and a path that is largely over salt water is a huge advantage, > particularly on the low bands. > > > 73-Gary K9GS > -------- Original message --------From: Carl <k...@jeremy.qozzy.com> Date: > 8/31/17 3:08 PM (GMT-06:00) To: GaryK9GS <garyk...@wi.rr.com>, > topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: Inverted L successes > Most of LI is glacial sand and only the coastal areas benefit verticals. > > Carl > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "GaryK9GS" <garyk...@wi.rr.com> > To: <topband@contesting.com> > Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 8:22 PM > Subject: Re: Topband: Inverted L successes > > >> >> I suspect that your success is largely due to your location on Long >> Island. >> >> 73, >> Gary K9GS >> -------- Original message --------From: jayb1...@optonline.net Date: >> 8/28/17 5:22 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Doug Ellmore <d...@ellmore.net>, >> topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: Inverted L successes >> Last fall I installed an “S-9” 43 ft vertical, added a tapped loading >> coil >> at the base, with 10 on-the-ground radials about 100 ft long randomly run >> all over my 60x90 house plot. Rig is 300 watts - Started on 160 DXCC with >> 32 entities, finished DXCC in one winter season. >> My secret: JT65 !!!! (tnx K1JT) >> Try anything – you will be amazed how successful you can be on top-band >> with a little patience and VERY modest antennas. 73, Jay NY2NY >> _________________ >> Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband >> _________________ >> Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > http://www.avg.com > > _________________ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband