[RTTY] CQ WPX RTTY Practices

[Jerry Flanders]

I don't see how an ice coating on the antenna would have any effect 
on signals, either rx or tx. Please explain.

Jerry W4UK in sunny SC

At 03:11 AM 2/7/2014, Shelby Summerville wrote:
>"Unfortunately, I will not be able to play this year in the WPX. We have 3/8"
>ice on everything and all the antennas have a pronounced droop.
>73, Jamie
>WB4YDL"
>
>Likewise, but with "only" 1/4 inch of ice. Worst part about it, the 
>temperature isn't supposed to get above freezing until Monday, and I 
>don't do "ice" fishing!
>Y'all have fun
>
>C'Ya, Shelby - K4WW
>
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