[Lowfer] Can I expect to receive ....

[pat bunn]

On 2/1/2013 11:43 AM, JD wrote:
> Anything's worth a try, Bill, but be aware there are two big factors that
> will affect your chances of receiving anyone at LF, apart from the
> receiver's own properties.  First is how much locally originated noise will
> be picked up at LF by your antenna, and the other is whether you can match
> the antenna's impedance to something approximating 50 ohms at the
> frequencies of interest.  Best of luck.
>
> John
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I'd highly recommend John Davis's preamp/impedance match circuit to get 
that wire matched to 50 ohms.  Otherwise you will deal with a very lossy 
antenna ay LF.

Pat
N4LTA