[160m] Antennas

[Bill Coleman]

On 5/29/02 7:08 PM, Karl Eckerle at keckerle@chartermi.net wrote:

>Looking for some information what would be considered "best" antenna
>type for 160 meters.

"Best" for what? Local ragchews? DX?

Of course, the "best" would be a large Sterba curtain, right? But who has 
the real-estate or supports for that?

Most 160m operators use some kind of vertical antenna, either with 
elevated or ground-mounted radials. Because of the height required (~130+ 
feet), many are using inverted-Ls or folded unipoles of some sort.

Some are lucky enough to have space for phased verticals or a four square.

Horizontal antennas aren't that effective for DX because of the extreme 
height required to bring the pattern closer to the horizon. (~300+ feet) 
Most hams don't find supports of this height practical.



Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr@arrl.net
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