> It seems to be very important to use a directional antenna for receiving > overseas signals, Brian, and Walt has a couple of very good corner fed loops, > large size for good signal strength, plus directionality that knocks down > splatter from domestic stations off the back end.
Explain my monster signals on the E1 with its omnidirectional whip antenna? Sweet location? View of the water? Height above average terrain? Or all of the above. Like I said - directional antennas aid in bringing down the domestics, not bringing up the overseas signals (outside of a handful of db mind you...) That is why I always suggest keeping your antennas close to the ground or use the whip only - where there are big domestic signals. -- .......................................................................................... Colin Newell - Editor - CoffeeCrew DOT Com --- Victoria, British Columbia - Blog - Coffee DOT BC DOT CA DXer DOT CA and Bob Harris DOT Com ------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
