On 2021-04-11 09:56, Jerry Gaffke via wrote:
> Jerry, KF6VB,
>
> There might well be better forums to complain that 100W is not enough.
>? ;-)
Indeed.
> I'd take another look at that antenna.
*** It's a 6BTV vertical perched on the side of a hill.? I'm pretty sure
the hill is the problem.? I used to get excellent reports from the south
Pacific.
? ? ?There's a 300-foot coax run from the antenna to the bedroom.? It's
good stuff - Davis Buryflex RG/8.? And yes, some of it is buried :).? To
minimize coax losses, I have an automatic tuner right under the antenna.
> Should be a bunch more sunspots coming along soon.
>
> Let me know when the XYL finally convinces you to put that 30L-1 out
> on the sidewalk.
*** Sure thing!? Actually, it's in the downstairs bedroom/office.? Not
where we sleep.? I wouldn't dare put it up there.