Yes Raoul,
160 meters is a competitive band. Not just competing with each other, but
with varying conditions,
Usually a small/poor transmit antenna needs a large radial field to get a
good low angle signal out.
Local Noise:
Years ago I had a very strong background noise, that turned out to be a
neighbors poorly built computer "power supply".
Took a long time in the 1990's to find it.
73
Bruce-k1fz
On Sun, 15 Oct 2017 06:33:04 +0000 (UTC), Raoul Coetzee wrote:
I agree! And not everybody have space for good RX antennas.And even if we can
install a good RX antenna in limited space, cheap Chinese products are making
it worse, it is a struggle to hear anything.
The other problem is, I use at least 600 watts on 160m, and some EUs try to
work you with a 100 watts and a dipole,and then call you deaf if you cannot
hear them. Some do not understand 160m at all.
Regards,Raoul ZS1C
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, 3:07:12 AM GMT+2, K1FZ-Bruce wrote:
Africa is a high noise location. Jeff is working on his antennas,
Meanwhile giving as many contacts as he can copy.
As his receive antennas improve, hope you find yourself in his log.
73
Bruce-k1fz
On Sat, 14 Oct 2017 03:23:54 +0300, Saulius Zalnerauskas wrote:
But no copy as always.
RX problems
LY5W
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