N6BT New 160 DXpedition Antenna

In 2010, CQWW CW claimed new World Record for 160 low power, from the existing record of about 129k to a submitted 172k. See the C6 write-up: Videos, info and pictures These are in production. For more information, contact Tom, N6BT via e-mail .
In 2007, CQWW CW new World Record on QRP. Team Vertical was again in the Bahamas for the CQWW CW with Fred (KE7X) operating on 20 as C6ATX, Kenny (K2KW) on 40 as C6ATA and me as C6ARR on top band. It was one of those rare times when everything came together on the low bands. The result for me was a new 160 meter QRP World Record, moving the record from about 37,000 points to over 129,000 and even a bit above the low power World Record.
2008 -- the 160 antenna was an evolving design and was refined for the 2008 CQWW CW competition. It was 54' tall and weighed only 17 pounds. It tuned up great and was performing to expectations. Unfortunately for me, I was not feeling well and only operated the first night. Even with first night not being a full night-time pass, there were 561 QSO's, 48 countries and 16 zones in the log for 75,000 points. The low power record was certainly within reach, but it had to wait. I reset the antenna for 80 meters as an additional antenna for Kenny, who set a new World Record on 80 CW using new, experimental vertical dipoles that are now the Bravo series.
Welded construction for 20', then tapered tubing. Fits neatly into a our typical golf bag carrier and easily makes the 50 pound limit with additional wire and tools.
		This antenna is top loaded with (3) top radials with about 10uH of base loading, hairpin match, (2) full length elevated radials and various lengths of wire on the ground. Since it is 54' tall, omitting the top radials and using approximately the same base coil, it operates on 80 or 75 meters. This was done in C6 and it was added to C6ATA's antennas for the last day on 80.
For more information, contact Tom, N6BT via e-mail