[PaQSO] Field Day Query

[Hal Offutt]

RE 160 meters for FD,

Quite a few years ago I operated the 160 meter station at a big 5A or 6A FD.
I believe I ended up with a couple of hundred contacts.  I don't think there
was any activity until around 9 PM or so.  I would say that if you are
operating 4A or more, it might be worth having an antenna, but otherwise it
is not worth it.  And a lot would depend on the level of QRN.  If there are
thunderstorms within 700 miles or so, it will ruin the band.

If you put up a G5RV that's a half wave on 160, you can use it on the other
bands too, so if 160 is open, you can always spend a little time there.

Have fun,

73,

Hal W1NN


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> Can any of you relate any experience with 160 meters
> on Field Day.
> What I'm interested in is, whether it's worth the effort
> to put up an antenna. And, also, is the activity sufficient
> to warrant shifting one of the major producer positions
> from the QSO-maker band?
> Maybe the GOTA position could benefit from using 160,
> so there isn't interference from being on the same band
> as one of the majors.
> Then there is always the question of atmospherics !
>
> If you are active, look for W3GS (Girl Scouts) (Good Samaritan)
> (Great Sex) (Gold Silver)
> The site is at Grumpy Acres. Stop by if you're in the neighborhood.
>
> 73 & 88
> de
> The Grump
>
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