[Lowfer] Loran Lines

[Bill Ashlock]

John A,

I like what you are saying below, but could you claify what you mean by: 
"But you do reach a point where you are limited by external noise"

Thanks,

Bill A


>OK -- I won't argue with the approach. Dex and I both use multi-turn tuned
>loops which will provide more signal to the preamp. But you do reach a 
>point
>where you are limited by external noise.
>
>Your nearest Loran site is Carolina Beach, which is pretty much east of 
>you,
>all the way across the state. But we're talking many kilowatts, here, so 
>I'm
>surprised that you don't see the lines.
>
>I do wonder from time to time if all of Burhan's material represents state
>of the art at this point. I have the greatest respect for his work, and
>don't want to step into a hornet's nest, but I would certainly not build a
>shielded untuned loop for this application, based on tests that I have done
>over the years. It may work to your satisfaction, but it does represent a
>compromise, in my opinion.
>
>I guess without another antenna for comparison at your site, I can't really
>answer your question. Maybe you ARE far enough inland that Loran doesn't
>show.
>
>John Andrews

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