Thanks to all for the great input on HS0.. 73
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Topband Reflector
Hi I'm afraid that Sheridon has a huge local QRN problem at his suburban QTH,
although he told me the other day that he now has some type of noise cancelling
device that has improved things somewhat. I have a HiZ RX 8 circle and hope to
have it set up by next winter, but doubt I will be QRO like
Anyone on the East coast had any luck working HS0ZEE on Top? I have listened
to him often on 30 M and he seems to have some trouble hearing and wondered if
his RX was any better on Top. Any details appreciated if a QSO was made. 73
Mike K4PI
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Topband Reflector
>>Alex wrote;
>>what could cause the SWR increment?
Water in the coax perhaps?
Steve, KK7UV
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Topband Reflector
Hello Alex,
In your case, the "dry" soil state make the antenna impedance about 30ohms.
In the "wet" soil state, the ground conductivity improves minimizing the
losses. The antenna impedancebecomes about 17ohms, much closer to the ideal
11ohms (in your case).
Solution:
Minimize ground losses.
