[TowerTalk] Comments on Antenna Peformance (long)

[Peter Larsen]

James R. Duffey wrote:

> 5. Location is probably more important than antenna performance. A
> poor
> antenna at a good site can outperform a good antenna at a poor site.
> Of
> course, this is no justification for having a poorly performing
> antenna, an
> a good antenna at a good site is a tough combination to beat.


This probably explains why at times my 5 watt station 
beats out one of the local stations running 100 watts.
Both stations have 3 elem tri-banders. Mine at 64 feet, and
his at 48 feet.

VE6NAO/QRP

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