Without directionality the S/N is deteriorated. Sometimes this is not
acceptable.
You could at least arrange to remotely switch, on and off, the teminating
resistor.
73,
Mauri I4JMY
-----Messaggio Originale-----
Da: LU5CW Ernesto Grueneberg <lu5cw@geocities.com>
A: <topband@contesting.com>
Data invio: venerdì 3 dicembre 1999 22.41
Oggetto: Topband: terminated or not?
>
> Hi Topbanders...
>
> I have the following question: what, besides the lack of
unidirectionality,
> are the effects of not using a resistor at the end of a beverage?
> I dont have the space to string multiple antennas, nor the will to build a
> reversible system. For example, down here, EU is at 45 degrees, and the
> pacific is LP to EU... So thinking about using just one for both
directions,
> but I dont want to compromise EU performance too much.
>
> Any information very much appreciated. Thanks and Bye.
>
>
> Ernesto LU5CW
> mailto:lu5cw@geocities.com
> http://pagina.de/lu5cw
> http://badpower.com.ar
>
>
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