[ARC5] S+N/N ratio results.

[Bob Macklin]

I wish we had some CASUAL operation here in the PNW!

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa.
"Real Radios Glow In The Dark"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Cromwell" <wrcromwell at gmail.com>
To: <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 8:16 AM
Subject: Re: [ARC5] S+N/N ratio results.


> 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
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