[TenTec] Signal to noise

[John]

When I used to operate mobile, I noticed the same thing.  Also, 
receiving was
good, even with the short whips.  Guess they are hi-Q if resonant. Noise was
always a problem.  Been a long time - I'd end up in the ditch or over the
hill these days!

John, K4AVX

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> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 11:40:15 -0500
> From: Andy Flessner<k9arm1 at gmail.com>
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> With my limited setups, I never really experienced reduced signal to noise,
> some antennas are said to be less noisy, but it seems like there's some
> extra loss involved with most. The small receiving loops are known for
> better s/n, but I've never used one. Since I operate mostly mobile, where I
> notice it is going under larger bridges, the external noise from power
> lines, etc disappears briefly and signals come through better. Signals are
> probably reduced, too, from the antenna mismatch, but I'm not looking at
> the S meter. There are some places in the country, when driving, that are
> just plain quiet, interstate roads, etc, where I see noise drop to zero.
> Need a QTH there. I have found a few places to park and operate.......
>
> Of course, RF gain settings on the rig help, too.
>
> Andy K9ARM