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June 1st 04, 04:08 PM

(Steve Robeson K4CAP) wrote in message ...
Subject: The Pool
From: (William)
Date: 5/27/2004 7:45 PM Central Standard Time
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(Steve Robeson K4CAP) wrote in message
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Subject: The Pool
From: (N2EY)
Date: 5/26/2004 12:09 PM Central Standard Time
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Meanwhile, Amateur Radio continues. OTA, not here. Will we hear you on
7037 next Monday night?

I hope so, Jim. I am trying to put up a new attic loop right now. I
am
also experimenting with the MFJ version of the manual bandspanner as an
"emergency" antenna. I am trying to see if it can be used in an NVIS
configuration, or if it is too mechanically short.

73

Steve, K4YZ

NVIS prop is usually several db down ordinary skywave.

Depends on who you want to talk to and where they are.

As always.

Yes, from my QTH to yours would probably present a several db difference.

But remember what NVIS is for. It's for using HF spectrum for local to
regional communications. It's NOT for continental or DX purposes. I have a
very specific need to have reliable comms on 3.5, 3.9, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 and
7.9MHz. Especially within Tennessee and the Southeastern United States.

73

Steve, K4YZ

Steve, I know exactly what NVIS is for.

I was trained by the inventor of the whip-tilt adapter at Hurlburt Field, FL.

Brian