[Elecraft] K3 sensitivity below 40 meters

[Don Wilhelm]

Yes, I agree.

Given a bit of "benefit of doubt", I would think the poster would have 
better said, an antenna "tuned to resonance" rather than a resonant antenna.
Many very good antennas are not inherently resonant, but resonance (and 
therefore good power transfer) is achieved by means of some kind of 
tuning mechanism.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/13/2012 6:21 PM, David Gilbert wrote:
> Particularly as far as receiving goes, that's a totally erroneous
> statement that has been dispelled many, many times.  There is nothing
> magical or beneficial about a resonant antenna short of the fact that it
> sometimes makes it easier to match.  Check out how (and how well) a
> Beverage antenna or one of the flag/pennant antennas work for receiving
> to see the fallacy of your comment.
>
> The key to a good receive antenna is having a pattern that discriminates
> against QRM or QRN as the case may be.  As long as there is enough low
> noise gain after the antenna all else is misconception.
>
> Dave   AB7E
>
>
>
> On 11/13/2012 12:13 PM, Richard Fjeld wrote:
>> In summary, even a good radio needs a resonant antenna.
>>
>> Rich, n0ce
>>