Re: LF: Loops v Verticals

["Scott Tilley, VE7TIL" <sthed475@telus.net>]

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