[Lowfer] XYW antenna tuning

WE0H we0h at yahoo.com
Wed Sep 19 11:24:41 EDT 2007


445 miles, would that work in daylight at that power level? What modes 
are being transmitted & is it a 24/7 beacon or ???

tnx,
Mike
WE0H

John Andrews wrote:
> Ted,
> 
> OK, the numbers make sense. The loop resistance is higher than I 
> guessed, but still reasonable. I suspect that you have more ground loss 
> over that good KS soil than we do over the rocks and gravel in MA.
> 
> Mitch is at 64 degrees and 750 miles from you, and should be a better 
> candidate for receiving than I am. Better yet would be Mike WE0H, who is 
> almost due north of you, and 445 miles away.
> 
> Next question: Are you sure about the 137.740 frequency?
> 
> John, W1TAG


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