I almost forgot to mention this… Today I ordered a Cushcraft MA5B multiband beam from AES.

In the wake of being unsucessful at hitting K5D while the DXpedition was active and talking to a few hams on the radio, I decided to extend my strength in a pileup by going directional. I was looking into another Cushcraft beam and also investigated a Mosley, but had too large of a turning radius for the house I’m renting. The MA5B has a turning radius of 8.8ft which fits in the spot I plan to install.

Once everything arrives I’ll post my findings which I hope are positive (crossing fingers).