[Lowfer] New Improved TAG

[Bill Ashlock]

Hi John,

Sorry, but couldn't get back to you until now.

I can't tell if your signal is stronger than this morning. Hope to repeat 
today's SVM measurement again tomorrow so you can determine the % 
improvement. I'm sure you agree that skywave measurements have way too many 
variables to be of use in a 'before' and 'after' comparison. Did you have 
time to measure the antenna parameters?

I had over an hour of sunlight after arriving home and decided to plant 
another loop in the N/S direction similar to the new E/W. Ended up with a 
straight and high upper with square corners. This loop is pretty much 
invisible and will replace the old unsightly 3 x #12 having spacers, looking 
like a ladder, with one vertical leg running next to the back of the house.

Later tonight while at the Mall I decided to buy 100ft of #8 to replace the 
single #12 upper in the E/W loop. This will give a good reference for 
compasison to the #6 'L' wire, should it ever arrive.

>I'm still amazed that an antenna with no ground system, and surrounded
>by trees, can perform this well.

Me too, after almost three seasons! I'd just go one step further and add: 
Not only "surrounded" but "embedded" in the trees. No more support ropes for 
me.

Later,
Bill



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