[TowerTalk] How Important is F/B?

[Bill Fisher - W4AN]

> Even if you live in New England, and are running Europe,
> the poor f/b will keep the W4's away from your run
> frequency.

I dont know anyone that is serious about contesting in the northeast that 
is optimizing antennas with no concern for F/B.  Everyone I know is 
trying to maximize it.  

If I lived there, I'de be trying to make the W4's as weak as possible.  
That way when you need a good frequency, you can just find a W4 and 
start CQing until he goes away.  Sorry if this breaks any copy right laws 
of the YCCC, FRC, or PVRC.  :)  

73

Bill, W4AN

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