[VHFcontesting] Improving the Signal to Noise Ratio of Indoor Antennas

[Sebastian]

So much for that 45' tower!

73 de W4AS
Sebastian

On May 14, 2009, at 3:13 PM, Les Rayburn wrote:

> In a scene that would be perfect for NBC's "The Biggest Loser", a  
> little bit of exercise shaved ten's of decibels from my indoor  
> antenna farm noise floor last night. It was already hot in the  
> attic, but the sweat equity really paid off.
>
> My special thanks to Jordan Arndt, VE6ZT, who provided the  
> suggestions and was dead on about the potential for improvement.  
> Also, my antenna guru Bill Olson, K1DY contributed to the effort as  
> well. You can read all about how it was done, and look at the  
> "before and after" noise plots for yourself on my
> blog:
>
> Big Iron: Chasing VUCC With Indoor Antennas
> http://n1lf.blogspot.com/
>
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF