Fortunately, we have very good computer modeling tools
these days, Con, so it is much harder to fool the consumer
if he is doing his homework (at least when it comes to
antennas that lend themselves to accurate modeling - some
don't). Still, however, the snake oil salesman continue to
pedal their wares. They know that there is a bottomless pit
of uninformed newcomers who don't know any better. And
so it goes.
73 de Mike, W4EF..................................
----- Original Message -----
From: <corneliuspaul@gmx.net>
> Very well said Mike,
>
>
> unfortunately it is a true work of art in confusing customers
> and claiming gain that is simply not there .. while at the same
> time keeping a door open to always withdraw from false
> statements.
> Which really is a pity because for what it is (a folded multiband
> dipole) I am sure this antenna will work quite well !!
>
>
> Oh my.
> When will we finally come to honest gain specifications?
> Several honest manufacturers do it, but still more don't...
>
> To get better judgement over those claims I can only urge
> people to
>
> - read the tribander comparison report by K7LXC / N0AX
> - and check W4RNLs attempt at defining the UPPER limits
> of what is possible for 2 or 3el Yagis by the laws of physics.
> (Its called "some pitfalls of careless dBd-ing:
http://www.cebik.com/dbd.html)
>
> How about putting together a website that deals only with this
> subject and expands those definitions by W4RNL further, thus
> aiding people into better judgement of false claims?
>
> 73,
> Con DF4SA
>
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