[Lowfer] NC Booming in on ground wave

Wed, 27 Aug 2003 10:13:19 -0400

> it seems to
> > me that a certain innkeeper had to change the location of his
> loop in order
> > to avoid a deQing issue. ....OR was that simply to avoid the "wrong way
> > callihan" syndrome? <G>

I did not notice any significant change in the tuning of the antenna due to
the proximity of the 7-car metal garage. If I put the loop near it, away
from it or over it the tuning and current stayed the same, within reason.

Still searching those urban legend sites... Perhaps UFOs are involved.  8-)

Mike
wa1ptc

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Dale Parfitt
> Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:45 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Lowfer] NC Booming in on ground wave
>
>
>
>
> Bill Ashlock wrote:
>
> > Dale,
> >
> > Fine business on all fronts! Will be following the results of future
> > experiments with interest. Appears you are the ideal distance
> from Mr Dex
> > for antenna experiments (as long as he promises to behave).
> Much more solid
> > and repeatable 'findings' from a surface wave compared to unpredictable
> > skywave reception, although there isn't as much glory involved.
> >
> > Speaking of metal buildings and their effect on loop antennas,
> it seems to
> > me that a certain innkeeper had to change the location of his
> loop in order
> > to avoid a deQing issue. ....OR was that simply to avoid the "wrong way
> > callihan" syndrome? <G>
> >
> > Bill A
> >
>
> Hi Bill,
> I did have some concern that the metal roof may cause some odd
> problems (and it
> may be doing so) but quite pleased with results so far and
> eagerly awaiting our
> quiet season. BTW, to call this building a shed is an injustice-
> my wife had it
> built to match the log architecture of the house- I suspect I may
> find myself
> calling it home if I am not careful. Oh well, it's close to the loop.
>
> Dale W4OP
>
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