Re: LF: Re: Re: Tree noise

[Peter Dodd <g3ldo@ukonline.co.uk>]

mal hamilton wrote:
> Like I have said in the past several times I am surprised how many 
> LF/MF operators  have loops strung from tree  branches and in amongst 
> trees  and claim they are perfect, especially those in the USA.
> Most of the rf is being absorbed by the trees, perhaps a little 
> escapes. Compared to loops little and large sited out in the clear 
> they are poor performers at LF/MF
> Serious LF/MF operators should look for a QTH out in the clear 
> avoiding serious obstacles like trees and close in buildings. Why 
> struggle to reinvent the wheel when one has options like CABLE, MOBILE 
> PHONES AND THE INTERNET to surf and chase LL DX.
The antennas at G3AQC were supported by the numerous trees around his 
QTH - not an antenna mast in sight; although he was only a 100m away 
from a muddy estuary at Bosham. As he put out the strongest signal on LF 
it might be a case of what is in the ground is perhaps more important as 
to what is in the air.
Regards

Peter, G3LDO