[TenTec] What Radio?

[Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP]

I like Frank's point about putting have your money into the antenna system.
Many people fail to do that, and wonder why they can't get out well.

If you have restricted space as described, rather than an indoor antenna, I
would suggest using a Magnetic loop, such as the one described by Rich,
N8NDS on eHam.net (http://www.eham.net/articles/26572 ).
Rich backs up his claims with plenty of youtube video, etc.

Years ago I purchased a very expensive commercial version and my results
mirrored his.

If your HOAs won't even allow this in the yard, then I would suggest you
consider moving.

73
Rick, DJ0IP

-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Frank Kirschner
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 2:46 PM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] What Radio?

I agree, in general. 100 watts to an antenna with 8dB gain is the equivalent
of 630 watts, plus QRM nulling and gain on receive.

 However, at my last QTH, the HOA prevented me from having a decent antenna.
All I could do was a dipole in the attic, and occasionally a screwdriver
antenna I'd sneak out to the back yard after dark. With 100 watts (and
probably 10 dB loss due to the metal in the attic), I didn't have a very
good success ratio. With 300 to 400 watts, it was better, but receive was
still tough.

 If you're not restricted by rules, my guess would be about half the budget
for the rig, half for the antenna, plus or minus, depending on the used
market.

 73, Frank
 KF6E