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Nothing subjective about it, Cecil.
The Shootout uses actual measurements with a calibrated receiver system, and a "level playing field". :-) Check out the HFpack website for previous Shootout Reports from 2001 and 2002, and if you think you could do a better job, Cecil, please join us and show up at the Shootout to help with the measurements and setup. We would be happy to welcome you as a volunteer. http://www.hfpack.com In the past few years, we have simply measured antennas vs a reference dipole. This year we are measuring complete systems vs each other. 5MHz in USA has an authorized power limit of 50W_into_a_dipole. The 5MHz reference dipole has been clarified by FCC as a "free space" comparison for calculation purposes. Most pedestrian and bicycle antennas for 5MHz have way more than 3 dB loss. Some of the antennas have 6dB loss or worse. By the way, only USB voice is permitted on 5MHz in USA. Bonnie KQ6XA |
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