Ken Bessler wrote:

I'm trying for WAS from the center of the US
(EM17) with a trap 75/160m dipole up 20'
flat, pointed N/S and 100w SSB.

In just 1 winter season, operating very casually,
I've managed 45 states on 160 alone. I've operated
maybe 20 hours total.

My question is this: Should I even attempt 160 WAS
and try to get HI and AK or am I not being realistic
considering my setup? I never hear them!

Another question would be "Why would you NOT try?".

Don't think of your low antenna throwing off a blob of signal at only a
high angle. It is throwing off signal at many angles. Your signal is
just weaker at the lower angles.

Just wondering.... I could easily get the rest of
the WAS states on 40 or 80, probably in 1
weekend.

Wellll, you might as well work them too! 8^) WAS on 160 will just be
another feather in the cap.

- Mike KB3EIA -
- Mike -