Byron, How has the 3db bandwidth been affected? Have you noticed any difference in antenna performance? Going from an inefficient ground system, to a more-efficient ground/radial one, raises SWR, and
As my friend Josh (6Y5WJ) would say .... "If you're going to be in a horse-race, you might as well ride a Thoroughbred" There is no room at my NYC location for LF antennas. Radials are out too. I'm l
"offensive?" How about "Tuesday?" Is THAT offensive too? sheeeeeesh! How about replacing it with nothing! I find the current one offensive and dont think any forced signature is warranted. Carl KM1H
2013 Additions (fishbeacons) include: 1801 OJ7E 1806 HV8E 1811 GX3E 1823 ZM4 1826 GX8E 1828 WK4 1832 MB1E 1836 NM7E thank you for the addition of NR3E and ADU1, duly noted. I will try to remember to
I support the concept of a 'quiet' area, for weak signals. I am also a realistic, and competitive contester. I cannot control what OTHERS do, but I consider calling CQ in the DX window akin to cheati
It is always a good idea to read the rules, before beginning any contest..../ Your opinion about the "window" is not the issue. There are many opinions, but only one set of rules. Allen - N2KW This e
The advantages of Vertical polarization under these circumstances is a given, but don't overlook the class of antennas that Sevick classified as "SCV" A "Self Contained Vertical" can be as simple as
This is not a "Worldwide" contest. If it were a worldwide contest, there would be a winner on every continent.The contest period would have to be 24 hours, if the playing field is to be level.I have
In the beginning, "self-spotting" (on the cluster) was legal.That was when the backbone was on UHF.Using the internet to solicit contacts in a contest is not allowed. The "unsportsmanlike" use of a r