Camping now at the Thousand Trail at Lake Texoma in Texas. I've had pretty good results with the MFJ fibergalss mast, 32 feet, in the past, but nothing spectacular. I previously only used the aluminum frame on the RV as counterpoise and that's not been the best setup. Last night I ran a single wire aross the ground at about 25 feet for additional counterpoise and the erformance was markedly better. Had a clear signal from a VK this morning, but I didn't attempt a contact- too early and the XYL was still sleeping. Later, when she finally woke up, I received strong signal reports from several stateside stations, TN, NY, FL, MO, on 40 meters. The wire is 32 feet long and the top of the mast is 38 feet up. I have an AH-4 at the base of the mast.
By-the-way, putting that thing up is real chore.
Look carefully and you can see the very small US flag that's on the top. Perfect disguise, don't you think. I took this picture this morning.
73's and happy Fourth.
Richard- WU5K
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