Are we speaking of internal noise or external noise? There is a big
difference. Actual noise performance requires test equipment and specific
measurement technique. Just connecting an antenna and turning up the gains
actually concludes nothing with regard to receiver noise or receiver
quietness.
A grounded station/antenna such as using a G5RV needs no ground at all to
operate successfully. And it might be that noise is being picked up on the
ground thus making the situation worse as opposed to better.
73
Bob, K4TAX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Henry Mackey" <kb9cqo@embarqmail.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 1:39 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Jupiter - Such a Quiet Puppy
Jim,
My Jupiter isn't so quiet, but I am glad yours is.
This may be due in large to your antenna and grounding system, as compared
to mine. My system is grounded, but I would bet that a grounding guru
could do a much better job. The antenna is a G5RV strung across the top of
the house with the ends hanging in trees. It does serve me well yet I'm
sure improvements could be made.
Hey, enjoy!
73 de Henry/n9hm
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