Welcome to the Topband. I don't operate as much as most people here do (I have a soldering iron in my hand far more than a key or mic), but I've found it true that you need:
1. A vertical antenna for transmitting : http://www.w0btu.com/160_meters.html 2. And Beverage antennas for receiving: http://www.w0btu.com/Beverage_antennas.html Since you have 7 acres, there's no reason not to put up a long, low Beverage! :-) They are so easy to get working. You will hear FAR more countries on them than you will your vertical. Just be sure to point them where the DX is. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
