[SCCC] Is F/B Ratio Really Important?

[Dennis Younker NE6I]

As I recall, the two nearly intersect (F/B ratio and forward gain) when 
plotted. I agree though. I don't do much antenna work anymore but I used to 
optimize for forward gain.  Take off angle is obviously pretty important 
too.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Wilson" <N6HB at n6hb.org>
To: <sccc at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: [SCCC] Is F/B Ratio Really Important?


> Bob,
>
> I absolutely agree. IMO and from a contester point of view, F/B is only
> good for bragging rights and finding long path openings. Even when I lived
> in New England, I used NEC to optimize forward gain...and just settled for
> whatever front to back I got. If nothing else, it was good for keeping my
> run frequency clear.  ;^)
>
> -Bob
>
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