[LCC] low band antenna experience

[Mark, K5ER]

Hi Guys,
	After working the IARU contest recently, I realized that there were lots 
of places I could TALK to, but was having trouble hearing. Yes, I know its 
summer and the low bands are noisier, but I can't help thinking if I had 
more SELECTIVITY, I could work a lot more of them. Scott, W5WZ recently 
tried a Beverage and became a big fan. Thing is...he has about 12 acres to 
run these things. I have about 1/3 of an acre, so MY Beverage would start 
in one neighbor's yard, cross mine diagonally, and end up in another 
neighbor's yard. I have some great neighbors, and if it could be about 
12-15 feet above ground, I could probably swing it, but both like to keep 
their yards nicely trimmed, so a wire 4' high may not be doable.

	Looking at the K9AY loop, and what I find written about it seems 
favorable. So now I'm turning to you guys. I'd like to know what YOU are 
using for the low bands, and/or what experience you might have with either 
the Beverage or the K9AY. Many choices...flags pennants, slopers, phased 
slopers, spitfires, four squares, and more. So, what have you tried that 
DID work, and also what DIDN'T work?

	Best of luck to the RTTY guys this coming weekend, and hope to see all of 
you on the air for the other NAQP weekends.

73,
Mark, K5ER