Mapping DX Signals by N3FTO & his 20' HF Vertical Antenna in an HOA

by Greyline Performance December 11, 2023

CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT: Paul, N3FTO

Was able to work Timor-Leste and the Solomon Islands last week with 100 watts! Only ~10k miles!

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ReverseBeacon.com Network spots N3FTO-Paul's signal around the planet from his HOA using 100W and Greyline 20' Vertical Antenna. Notice the huge signal reports SNR (signal to noise ratio) he receives from the European and American monitoring stations.

Paul writes in...

Really enjoyed the 10 meter contest this past weekend…. No trouble at all working into Europe, Africa, and South America…

The antenna is great! Better than I expected actually… Needed a “stealth” antenna due to HOA restrictions and it has been everything I hoped for and more. Was able to work Timor-Leste (4W) and the Solomon Islands (H44) last week with 100 watts! It works for sure.

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N3FTO's Greyline Vertical hiding in the backyard trees, "stealth."

10 meters has been excellent recently. For the last month actually. But have been doing well on 12, 20, and 40 as well.

Greyline writes:

Paul's experience with the antenna from Greyline Performance is a testament to its exceptional capabilities, especially for those facing HOA restrictions. His success story, where he remarkably reached Timor-Leste and the Solomon Islands with just 100 Watts, highlights not just the antenna's 'stealth' attribute but also its efficiency and range. This kind of achievement can be incredibly satisfying for ham radio enthusiasts like us, offering a sense of accomplishment by achieving vast distances over radio waves, from an HOA community too.

Additionally, Paul's report on the antenna's performance across various bands, particularly its stellar output on the 10-meter band in the past month, alongside solid performance on 12, 20, and 40 meters, is evidence of its versatility. This aligns perfectly with the needs of amateur radio operators who enjoy exploring different amateur bands.

Paul's experience is a shining example of Greyline Performance Antenna Systems, illustrating how the right ham radio HF Antenna selection can profoundly enhance the amateur radio journey, again, even under restrictive CC&R conditions. Cheers to you Paul. Have fun DXing. 73 de Greyline

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It's so pretty my XYL asked me to install it in the front yard. Imagine that. The front yard! Note: This is after he installed it in the back yard :-)
4 Band DXCC this summer from my HOA
Holds its own vs. my taller antennas and with no radials. It is also stealthy.
I got my DXCC in the 80s using a vertical dipole and wanted to try again from my new home in an HOA
Since I added the Greyline DX Flagpole vertical antenna, I have added over 200 additions to my DXCC Challenge account. I am now right at 900 and hope to complete it in the next few months.
30W and a couple of hours, I worked the entire planet on FT8
My wife appreciates the compliments from the neighbors, and it reminds her of her Father's Flagpole. Thank you.
If I can hear it, I can work it. It hears very well.
Highly Recommended for HOA and CC&R Restricted Ham Radio QTHs.
So pretty my DX Flagpole Antenna is allowed in my wife’s garden. In the GARDEN!
Clean Sweep in November Sweepstakes with my DX Flagpole. Note: That's the entire list of USA sections; amazing.
Got Indonesia (YB) this morning on 40m SSB with 100 watts. Just over 9,000 miles!
60M Band: The other night I was on 60M and it felt just like the old days, running JA’s from Chicago in the CQWW CW with a 4-1000 Amplifier to a Quad at 80 feet.
80M Band: Got Mauritania, Dodecanese, Israel, and Cypress on 80 meters and 4 bands and 3 modes for VP6R on Pitcairn. First Pitcairn since 10 Meter AM contact in the 1960s.
Designed Smarter, Stronger, and with Aesthetic Elegance.
So so many FT8 stations worldwide.
If I can hear it, I can work it and this antenna hears well.

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The performance of the antenna has been very good. The SWR on most band has been =< 1.5 except the 12 meter band. The SWR is just under 2.0. The DX into Europe and Africa has been good. Have done a lot of FT4 and FT8 with good reports. SSB has been good with good signal reports depending on propagation. All of my contacts have been made on 70 – 100 watts. I am using a SGC 230 tuner mounted at the base of the antenna

Most of my contacts have been 10 MHz – 28 MHZ. I have done some work on 40 meters but not much. Not much of an night owl so I don’t get very much of a change to use the antenna on 40 – 160 meters. The SWR is on these bands is 1.0 – 1.3, so I would expect good performance if I had more power.

At this point in time the only negative I have to report is the flag. It has been flying on most days in 5 to 15 MPH winds. I have taken it down when we had higher winds had exceed the 15 MHP. I noticed this morning the flag was torn and shredded. I took the flag down and noticed the flag was made by Anley and it was manufactured in China. I wouldn’t expect a flag to be in this condition after 3 months. I had USA made flags last over a year flying in much stronger winds that this one.

I'm only giving a 4 because of the flag issue. I will reach out to Greyline to see what they have to say.

We are so glad to hear that your Antenna has FB SWRs from 160-10M and congrats on the great DX! Fun... We buy our flags from several USA companies one of which is Anley, Inc., which is also a US company based in California. We are happy to replace the flag.

US GOV reports 90-days is the expected Flag lifespan. 'The U.S. Government generally expects a nylon or cotton flag to last 90 days based on being flown daily from sunrise to sunset - but not during periods of inclement weather. Tests have shown that, in some cases, a flag flown 24 hours a day will last only one-fourth as long as one flown only during the daylight hours.' - again, happy to help and we will contact you directly for a replacement.

Remember, Ham Radio is fun again, Please pass it on to your friends and family. - 73m Greyline Performance