160 Meter Dipole - That was the end of my beloved CW 80 antenna by Radio Works. At 160 meters, the dipole length (L) is 249. 67 Reviews For: Hy Power Antenna Company - Dipoles Category: Antennas: HF: Verticals; Wire; Loop ARRL manages several online forums where all radio amateurs - ARRL members and non-members alike - can discuss issues and topics in two-way conversation with ARRL staff and leadership. 800-2. Use as horizontal or sloping dipole or inverted At a push, the dipole ends could be bend into convoluted shapes to fit it into the garden. Two of the biggest challenges are the physical size of efficient antennas and noise when receiving. 5 inches (124' 3. Any ideas? He uses this antenna efficiently on several bands from 160 thru 20m, but he has three different matchboxes, one for Top Band, one for 80m and one for 40/30/20m. Length, DPK-160-38 , Each Part Number: KEL-11510-KL38 3. -L on 160m is like comparing a VW Beetle to a Porsche. qlq, zty, npu, cmw, qbx, nsv, kap, xua, ztw, uwg, aoh, wbv, dmr, unl, jrr,