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160m

Articles including references to the 160m amateur radio “top” band.

Use a loop if you can

February 26, 2012November 13, 2009

Which full-wave loop to try first: 40 meter, 80 meter, 160 meter, more?

Categories Antennas Tags 160m, 40m, 80m, full wave, loop

NVIS 80m with 160m Full Wave Loop is less than ideal

May 23, 2018March 2, 2009

Big HF loop antennas provide great performance, but they can’t do everything. 160 meter full wave loops won’t work well for NVIS when used at 3.8 MHz.

Categories Antennas Tags 160m, 40m, 80m, EZNEC, full wave, loop, NEC, NVIS, Simulation

The 43 foot vertical – The answer to everything?

May 28, 2016October 22, 2008

The 43 foot vertical antenna is a popular height being promoted by several antenna manufacturers for 160 to 10 meters. Let’s see why and examine some advantages and pitfalls.

Categories Antennas Tags 160m, 20m, 30m, 40m, 43 foot, 80m, Baluns, BigIR, Cebik, DX-Eng., EZNEC, NEC, Simulation, verticals, Zero Five

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