Topband: Inverted L improvements - Part 3 (now with data)

[Bruce]

You maybe confusing "Radiation Resistance" with "Feed point Resistance". 
It often will lower "Feed point Resistance", but raise "radiation 
Resistance". 73 Bruce

On 1/22/2019 9:45 AM, Peter Bertini wrote:
> I would think adding radials would lower the Radiation resistance.  Also,
> the SWR curve should narrow as ground losses are reduced;  since the effect
> of ground loss resistance swamping the results lessens.
>
> At some point I suggest, as others, that you get on for the contest and see
> what you can do.  If you can run a bit of power, it will help.  Receiving
> is indeed the tough nut to crack on 160 Meters.
>
> Elevated radials may be worth a shot. I think Mike uses two with good
> results. I went to a K2AV FCP and it works good enough for my needs. Even
> with a K9AY loop system receiving is still my weak point.
>
> Get on for the contests and have some fun.
>
> Pete
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