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Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 20:58:49 +0100
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Subject: Re: LF: Loops v Verticals
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Where is Scarborough and what is it's prefix?

G3GVB

----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Tilley, VE7TIL <sthed475@telus.net>
To: <rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 8:12 PM
Subject: Re: LF: Loops v Verticals


> Seems Mal has forgotten the primary purpose behind amatuer radio 'self
> learning' NOT 'self promotion.' Thankfully we have many others are willing
to
> share and help us new to the craft to learn and enjoy this hobby of
hobbies
> and contribute in a positive manner.
>
> 73 Scott
>
> Quoting John Andrews <w1tag@charter.net>:
>
> > Mal,
> >
> > > Who in the U.S. has worked the distance on a loop that I have covered
on
> > > normal CW using a vertical
> > > Scarborought to Russia, you must have read about it. If you need more
> > info
> > > let me know.
> >
> > No, thanks. I remember your messages about the event quite well, and you
> > were certainly well congratulated at the time. I'm not sure where you
have
> > gotten the impression that anyone is claiming that a well constructed
> > vertical antenna in a clear area is inferior to a loop for transmitting
at
> > LF. The vertical is certainly the best option for people with the
resources
> > to do it right.
> >
> > In reading your messages over the years, you have consistently
discouraged
> > radio activities in which one could not be the biggest, the best and the
> > first. My only fear is that fellows new to the craft would take this
> > seriously, and feel too limited by equipment, money and real estate to
even
> > try participating in LF work.  But perhaps even the greenest of us can
> > recognize bluster and self-promotion for what it is.
> >
> > John Andrews, W1TAG
> >
> >
> >
> >
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