[TowerTalk] Precipitation static

[john at kk9a.com]

I use MicroHam Stack Max controllers and I believe that you can also
automatically switch to a different antenna setting when in RX mode with it.
However, I am reluctant to use my StackMatch as a T/R switch and on some
bands my lowest antenna is 75' high and still picking up rain static.

John KK9A


To:	"<Towertalk at contesting.com>" <Towertalk at contesting.com>
Subject:	Re: [TowerTalk] Precipitation static
From:	Chuck Dietz <w5prchuck at gmail.com>
Date:	Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:55:14 -0500

The new push-button stack match controllers can receive on one antenna and 
transmit on all (or any combination of antennas). This has been invaluable 
during S-9 precipitation static. It is only about S-2 on the bottom antenna
of 
the 10 meter stack. (7/7/7 top at 140', bottom at 40')

Chuck W5PR

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> On Apr 22, 2015, at 10:42 AM, David Robbins <k1ttt at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> when its really bad we listen on the lower antennas of the stacks... 
> unfortunately that can mean manual switching if the high antennas are
really 
> stronger to the
> area we are working.
> 
> 
> Apr 22, 2015 11:05:08 AM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> 
> Rain static can be a real pain during a contest. Using only lower
> antennas helps but in my station the static on these can still be pretty
> strong. Perhaps my lowest antennas are not low enough. What do the big
> contest stations use during rain static conditions? Is a SteppIR really
> quieter?
> 
> John KK9A