[ARC5] S+N/N ratio results.

[Bill Cromwell]

On 06/14/2013 10:03 AM, Geoff wrote:
>> --snip----
>> These radios are not suitible for weak-signal work.
>> The new-fangled plastic "computers with antennas" do that.
>> IMHO, noise measurements in these rigs are valuable as a curiosity 
>> and a learning tool, but I wouldn't spend much of my own time fussing 
>> with them.
>> YMMV, of course.
>> Dave S.
>
>
> Neither would I unless a low noise antenna such as a Beverage, K9AY, 
> loop, etc was used. On a long wire, dipole, vertical, etc, a NF of 
> 20dB is more than enough.
>
> Carl

Those kinds of antennas (antennae?) are on my agenda so I am interested. 
I probably have better choices so the command receivers will most likely 
remain online for "casual" operation - the kind I do most.

73,

Bill  KU8H