But being 800+ miles closer to EU (many countries there compared to North America) and a path that is largely over salt water is a huge advantage, particularly on the low bands.
73-Gary K9GS -------- Original message --------From: Carl <[email protected]> Date: 8/31/17 3:08 PM (GMT-06:00) To: GaryK9GS <[email protected]>, [email protected] Subject: Re: Topband: Inverted L successes Most of LI is glacial sand and only the coastal areas benefit verticals. Carl ----- Original Message ----- From: "GaryK9GS" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 8:22 PM Subject: Re: Topband: Inverted L successes > > I suspect that your success is largely due to your location on Long > Island. > > 73, > Gary K9GS > -------- Original message --------From: [email protected] Date: > 8/28/17 5:22 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Doug Ellmore <[email protected]>, > [email protected] Subject: Re: Topband: Inverted L successes > Last fall I installed an “S-9” 43 ft vertical, added a tapped loading coil > at the base, with 10 on-the-ground radials about 100 ft long randomly run > all over my 60x90 house plot. Rig is 300 watts - Started on 160 DXCC with > 32 entities, finished DXCC in one winter season. > My secret: JT65 !!!! (tnx K1JT) > Try anything – you will be amazed how successful you can be on top-band > with a little patience and VERY modest antennas. 73, Jay NY2NY > _________________ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband > _________________ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
