I usually will stop to talk. Very rarely will I engage a QSO while in
motion. Besides, I seem to recall state law requires both hands on the
steering wheel unless required for vehicle operation. To make that comply,
I use an over-the-ear mike and VOX.
Have you ever noticed that when there are two people in the car, the driver
is always on the cell phone and the passenger is just sitting there idle?
Based on recent studies, they report one is safer with a drunk driver behind
the wheel than one that is talking on the cell phone. Scary!
73
Bob, K4TAX
----- Original Message -----
From: "John" <k4avx1@windstream.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 12:41 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Signal to noise
When I used to operate mobile, I noticed the same thing. Also, receiving
was
good, even with the short whips. Guess they are hi-Q if resonant. Noise
was
always a problem. Been a long time - I'd end up in the ditch or over the
hill these days!
John, K4AVX
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Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 11:40:15 -0500
From: Andy Flessner<k9arm1@gmail.com>
To:tentec@contesting.com
Subject: [TenTec] Signal to noise
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With my limited setups, I never really experienced reduced signal to
noise,
some antennas are said to be less noisy, but it seems like there's some
extra loss involved with most. The small receiving loops are known for
better s/n, but I've never used one. Since I operate mostly mobile, where
I
notice it is going under larger bridges, the external noise from power
lines, etc disappears briefly and signals come through better. Signals
are
probably reduced, too, from the antenna mismatch, but I'm not looking at
the S meter. There are some places in the country, when driving, that are
just plain quiet, interstate roads, etc, where I see noise drop to zero.
Need a QTH there. I have found a few places to park and operate.......
Of course, RF gain settings on the rig help, too.
Andy K9ARM
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