for me, the real merit of my HiZ 4sq is the ability to have some side rejection, in addition to f / b...makes it possible to look away from approaching storms, and hang a bit longer.. 73, w5xz, dan
On Tuesday, February 9, 2016 2:40 PM, Mike Waters <mikew...@gmail.com> wrote: Take a look at this quote from http://www.wondermondo.com/Best/World/ExtremeWeather.htm : "Catatumbo Lightning - most persistent thunderstorm -- Venezuela, Zulia The most persistent and most spectacular thunderstorm in the world is Catatumbo Lightning. This is nearly continuous thunderstorm with up to 20,000 flashes of lightning per night, seen 140 - 160 nights per year and lasting approximately 10 hours long. It produces approximately 10% of tropospheric ozone in the world." Aren't we glad that we live so far away from that awful place? :-) 73, Mike www.w0btu.com On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 2:23 PM, Milt <miltn...@gmail.com> wrote: > ... difficulty he had of hearing WEAK signals through the EQUATORIAL > static belt, > _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband