[TenTec] 3 db loss

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Paul:

I agree, but based on the previous stated tests, i.e. 5 dB loss at 26 MHz, 
as frequency decreases so does feedline loss.   Based on extrapolated 
numbers, to get 5 dB loss on open wire line at 1.8 MHz the length would need 
to about 16,000 ft or so.  Even for 450 ohm dry window line the 5 dB loss 
figure for 1.8 MHz is about 13,000 ft.   Not very typical in my thinking.

73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul DeWitte" <k9ot at yousq.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 4:57 PM
Subject: [TenTec] 3 db loss


>I do not remember who said it, but he said that for every 3 db there is 
>another layer of DX to work.
>
> That is especially true on 160m where 2-3 db means contact or no contact. 
> And that works both ways when chasing DX.
>
> 73 Paul
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