Indeed, that is what I meant to say. On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 10:03 AM Bruce <[email protected]> wrote:
> You maybe confusing "Radiation Resistance" with "Feed point Resistance". > It often will lower "Feed point Resistance", but raise "radiation > Resistance". 73 Bruce > > On 1/22/2019 9:45 AM, Peter Bertini wrote: > > I would think adding radials would lower the Radiation resistance. Also, > > the SWR curve should narrow as ground losses are reduced; since the > effect > > of ground loss resistance swamping the results lessens. > > > > At some point I suggest, as others, that you get on for the contest and > see > > what you can do. If you can run a bit of power, it will help. Receiving > > is indeed the tough nut to crack on 160 Meters. > > > > Elevated radials may be worth a shot. I think Mike uses two with good > > results. I went to a K2AV FCP and it works good enough for my needs. Even > > with a K9AY loop system receiving is still my weak point. > > > > Get on for the contests and have some fun. > > > > Pete > > _________________ > > Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband > Reflector > > > _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
