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June 23rd 04, 08:57 PM

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On Tue, 22 Jun 2004 20:20:00 -0700, Frank Gilliland
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Do your own test. I know the results. The X-Terminator and similar
antennas do match or better a 9 foot stainless steel whip.

I -have- done my own tests and I have -never- seen a loaded antenna
outperform an unloaded 1/4-wave whip, stainless steel or fiberglass.
That's why I am trying to duplicate -your- test -- a test where loaded
antennas -can- outperform an unloaded whip.

That's not my test. I specifically tested the X-terminator. Although
I know there are other similar loaded antennas that should do just as
well I can only make claims about this antenna.

The copper, silver, or silver braided antennas of one inch in diameter
at 9 feet will beat them all.

Ok, so you tested 1" copper pipe, 1" silver pipe -AND- 1" braided
silver? Where on earth did you find 1" silver braid?

Given to me to test. ( large ground strap wrapped around a fiberglass
form)

Hey tnom I think you meant to say 1" tinned copper braid it just looks
like silver but it is not made of real silver.

also I see a big problem with your tests is that they are secret tests
done by anonymous cbers who cannot be contacted or confirmed or
documented i.e no names since one or more of you are probably involved
with illegal operation etc.