160m 5/8 wave antenna trial

First atttempt flying 96m of wire for 5/8th wave antenna on 160m ham radio band. Counterpoise used was 4 x 10m and vswr was 1.4:1 before any length adjustment.

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[Biffbradford]

Did you work anyone?

[VK5ZVS]

@Biffbradford Yes, I did, once I built an external broadcast filter between the antenna input and the antenna. The idea was ditched to use this antenna, because once it leaves the vertical position (directly up) the radiation pattern turns to $%@#. A quarter wave performs better when that happens and tests have proven this, between a number of stations at various times. The end fed half wave is the best performer. Thanks for your question and for dropping by. 73, Steph.

[pspbarry]

WoW i mean like WoW M6PEC Barry

[VK5ZVS]

@pspbarry

Thanks for stopping by :)



[itaRomeo]

Anche io ho fatto una cosa del genere... trovate tutto sul mio sito.

[VK5ZVS]

Thanks for dropping by.

73 from Australia

[4SD032]

Wonderful congrats.

73

LU7CAW

[Biffbradford]

@VK5ZVS Good info. Even for receiving purposes, that's good to know. de K9RZZ

[kenjohan]

Speak up man! Stop mumbling in your strange vernacular!

[oh4kzm]

Nice setup at the beach....I liked very much ..73 gl dx

[granballetargentino]

Master

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