[TowerTalk] perspective

[Mel Martin]

It's not a theory, it's a fact based on mathematical reasoning. In
pile-up there is a probability you will be heard on any call. If your
signal is 10 db louder you will generally be heard sooner, i.e. the
probably you will be heard on any call is increased. It therefore
follows that if you are 1 db louder you will also be heard just a little
sooner. If this was NOT the case thane 10 times zip is zip and 10db
wouldn't make any difference either.

Q.E.D.

Tom Rauch wrote:
> 
> > Contrary to the common perception, the reason for using monobanders is NOT
> > higher gain. Much more important aspect of monobanders are.
> >
> > Higher reliability due to simpler construction, less electrical joints to
> > fail and much lower wind drag.
> >
> > They don't detune as badly with ice or snow loads.
> >
> > Easier to design.
> >
> > The few extra db's are certainly a bonus, but reliability is the big
> > attraction for me.
> 
> I've been racking my brain trying to think of a way to test the theory
> that a few dB of signal makes a big difference in a contest, but I
> can't think of a way to prove or disprove it.
> 
> Can anyone?
> 
> 73, Tom W8JI
> w8ji@contesting.com

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