[Elecraft] Inverted L for 160 meters

[Rick Bates, NK7I]

For the record, I agree but as I made no series of qualifying tests; all 
I was able to state in my previous comments was that the inverted L was 
more efficient (heard by more) and I heard better when I went vertical.

Both of which can be my change in location; this locale is loads 
quieter, one of the points I reviewed before purchase.  Although moving 
800 miles north in NA rarely helps propagation (I didn't move here for 
the fast internet or easy prop).  I can state that I have another 80 or 
so ATNO since the move (because I can HEAR now!); sitting at 304 worked 
(but I really have to work on getting more QSL cards).

What I have now works <grin>; I mostly work what I hear (and with a K3, 
that ain't bad).  Will it work better with stacked arrays and/or taller 
towers?  We'll never know.  ;-)   Soon I'll be down to one antenna per 
band (total 2 for HF).  While that makes 'single point failure' 
possible, I like simple... and I have other endeavors should the 
antenna/s fail.

73,
Rick NK7I
FAR North Idaho

On 8/28/2020 4:13 PM, Bill Johnson wrote:
> Exactly spot on in my opinion. What "works" in my backyard, perhaps will not in yours.  What seems to be a great antenna in my yard, doesn't make it movable and working elsewhere.  That's the fun of antennas IMHO.  Love to experiment and don't take too seriously all the suggestions.  I like talking about antennas but not pontificating about one over another.
>
> 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Lyn Norstad
> Sent: Friday, August 28, 2020 8:41 AM
> To: jim at audiosystemsgroup.com; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Inverted L for 160 meters
>
> Jim, K9YC wrote, in part:
>
>> My approach to ham radio has never been mediocrity, but rather to get
> better at everything within the limits of my real estate and resources.
>
> Bingo!  We would all like to build the "perfect" antenna for each band and
> each intended usage, but more often than not, there are limitations.
>
> In my case, a vertical of any significance would not be permitted by HOA
> rules (visible from street), nor would installation of a suitable radial
> system be possible due to septic drain field and other considerations - both
> physical and aesthetic.
>
> So we do what we can and try to maximize the performance thereof.
>
> Done.
>
> 73
> Lyn, W0LEN
>
>   
>
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