[Lowfer] RG-8 for Lowfer TX loops

Mon, 11 Mar 2002 13:54:51 +0000

It's called "long path propagation" Bill.  I received several Lowfer
messages on Sunday that were sent on Monday and Tuesday.   I wonder why
some message get stuck while others make it through in reasonable time?

Dexter

Bill Ashlock wrote:
> 
> All,
> 
> Please note that this message was sent 5 days ago!
> 
> Bill A
> 
> >From: "Ashlock,William" <[email protected]>
> >Reply-To: [email protected]
> >To: [email protected]
> >Subject: [Lowfer] RG-8 for Lowfer TX loops
> >Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2002 13:53:20 -0500
> >
> >I installed RG-8 coax last night as my N/S loop conductor (courtesy of John
> >A.)  and found the performance fairly good. Was glad to see the Rac was
> >somewhat lower than for #8 copper, but will be making more accurate
> >measurements tonight. The trees seem to support the additional weight,
> >which
> >I forgot to measure before installation (xxx!!). This cable could represent
> >the best performance/cost ratio of any loop conductor, if purchased as
> >surplus cable. This stuff is very old and may not work well at 200MHz, but
> >the shield inside turned out to be nice and clean!
> >
> >BTW: WA has been on and off, and sending at different frequencies, for
> >about
> >5 days, but currently is QRSS30 at 185.300 (on the  coax).
> >
> >Bill A
> >
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