NVIS is not an all-purpose antenna, it is a specific-purpose
antenna.
Where a DX antenna is best suited for distant stations a NVIS
is best suited for more local/regional (depending on band,
conditions, etc.) Neither is an acceptable substitute for the
other.
I want to get from just north of Tampa to Miami and a DX antenna
will frequently cause my signal to skip Miami entirely, I either
use NVIS or waste my time.
During emergencies most communication is local/regional, thus a
DX antenna may be all-but useless.
Conclusion: It is not an "or" decision but is an "and" decision.
doc
John Geiger wrote:
> A NVIS antenna is a stupid idea. I agree with his Elmer, NVIS means "Not
> Very Intelligent Selection." Do you notice that that is all we hear about
> today-how everyone is using a NVIS antenna. Doesn't anyone want to work DX
> anymore?
>
> 73s John NE0P
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Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
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