To All from PA0SE
Mike WE0H wrote:
:
I agree with Dave G3YMC as to
getting on the air with whatever it takes.
Many people don't have the property to put up a good antenna. I myself
have
too many trees to make a vertical work on LF, so I am building the
Ashlock
loops. It doesn't matter if you have a big antenna or big amp or the
best
radios, this is a hobby to enjoy with whatever we can have. If you have
a
weak signal, it doesn't matter. Just enjoy being on LF, as it is better
than
not being able to operate on LF at all. By using low power or having a
weak
signal, it may advance the new software development, as there is a need
for
it with signals below the noise floor. Just look at the US operators on
LF,
they most likely could have never achieved the 2000+ mile receptions
with
the legal 1-w, without using all of this great software that so many of
you
generous people develop and give to us free of charge. Everyone can
along
from the rich to the poor and from the best-equipped station to the
compromised station. Maybe just consider working the weaker signal
stations
as a great accomplishment on your part as being able to decode their
signal.
It is like chasing that rare DX station on HF that is barely readable.
These
are my comments and I welcome feedback both good and bad.
I consider Mike's remarks a fine example of the following
item of The Amateur's Code:
quote:
The Radio Amateur is:
FRIENDLY...slow and patient operating when requested; friendly advice and
consel to the beginner; kindly assistance, cooperation and consideration
for the interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur
spririt.
unquote
73, Dick, PA0SE
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