[Elecraft] VP6DX Success Due to K3's or Antennas?

[Björn Mohr]

I agree! Although the K3 is a great radio, 90% of the mojo is antennas and
location. If you are really interested in the secret of vertical antennas
near salt water check out this site;

http://k2kw.com/k5k/dxcomp.htm

73 de Björn /SM0MDG


On 080222 5:41 , "Ron D'Eau Claire" <ron at cobi.biz> wrote:

> Being on the edge of a huge salt-water pond gives VP6DX's verticals an
> advantage no "land lubber" can hope for. There's a lot of interaction
> between the electromagnetic wave and the earth from a vertical antenna for
> many wavelengths from the antennas. Real "earth" - dirt - is a terrible
> medium. It's sort of the world's worst dielectric, even when soaking wet.
> But salt water is a different story. It's a very efficient medium for the RF
> to interact with.
> 
> There's a reason why so many DX-peditions like to find themselves on a small
> rock in the middle of the ocean, and it isn't just for the view.
> 
> Ron AC7AC
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> I don't want to spoil the Elecraft Mojo theory, but does anyone have any
> details, other thqan what is on the VP6DX web site, on what antennas they
> are 
> using with the k3's?
> 
> Do the vertical dipoles have parasitic elements?  Are they using low-loss
> coax?  Etc.  Inquiring minds would like to know.
> 
> 73,
> Henry - K4TMC
> K3 #98
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