160M QSO's; WAS: [PaQSO] TIPS FOR OUT OF STATE OPERATION IN PAQP

Fri, 20 Sep 2002 11:24:11 EDT

In a message dated 09/20/2002 11:10:37 Eastern Daylight Time, 
[email protected] writes:

<< This also brings to mind one of my favorite PA QP memories:

 In 1996 from Prince Gallitzin State Park, I made 125 QSO's on 160.....

 in 35 different counties......

 27 ARRL/CRRL sections... >>

One year in the early~mid 90's I operated at W3OK (DLARC club station-NHA) 
using a multi-band inverted-V with apex at 90'.  Was able to "Run" on 160 
with 100 w., worked a bunch of CA sections and many from here to there.  CW, 
of course.

OTOH, when operating at N3GWR/3  (PIK),we've tried a number of different 160 
meter antennas--none high, and always parallel with el. power lines because 
of site configuration constraints.  Results have been "unimpressive".  

I think the height of the antenna is the key for good 160 performance.

k3yd