>TOMK5RC wrote:
>>
>> In a message dated 4/29/98 7:37:26 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
>> n4zr@contesting.com writes:
>>
>> << Actually, what it really demonstrates is how important a dB or 2 >can
be,and that the cheapest, quickest way to a better signal is to go >QRO (no
flames please!)
>
>The only problem with that is you are not gonna get a 2 db increase in
>receive strength with an amplifier. You get 2 db on transmit and 2 db
>on receive.
>Tom W7WHY
Well now . . . 'taint 'zactly so . . . You need to experience what happens
when you put a really LOUD QRO signal on a crowded frequency sometime. The
frequency gets MUCH quieter than it was, thereby allowing you to hear more.
Don't tell that QRO does not allow you to hear better . . .
Here is an ADDED plus for a big amp: You generally get the advantages on
ALL bands, not just the ones the antenna is cut for . . .
Stan w7ni@teleport.com
PS OH GOD. Big secret out of the bag . . .
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