[ICOM] The law of diminishing returns

[Michael P. Olbrisch]

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> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Geiger
> Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 3:07 AM
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> Subject: [ICOM] The law of diminishing returns
> 
> Here is a question I have about station design, but
> first let me set up the situation:

An old engineer (my now SK elmer actually) once told me this.

The most expensive radio with a 12 inch spaghetti noodle for an antenna will
not work at all.  But a fair radio on a great antenna will work the world.
$$$ for $$$, work on your antennas first.

I have found his advice to be good, although I must admit to not following
it sometimes.

Mike. KD9KC.
El Paso, Texas.