[Lf] [Fwd: LF: 7S6SAJ]

[Andre' Kesteloot]

g3kev wrote:

> The strongest signal that I have ever heard on 136 khz. 7S6SAJ was S9
> plus plus with his 210 metre high antenna. The only other signal on the
> band nearly as strong is MM0ALM. Who says large antennas are not
> necessary and have little advantage over loops or low slung long wires
> !!!! When EI0CF was using his work QTH antennas he was also an extremely
> strong signal. These stations are only using modest output rf power.
> Chris might be using higher power but the antenna launching the signals
> is the prime factor.
> I heard numerous UK and other EU stations calling but did not succeed in
> making a qso. With an antenna like that also on receive one wonders why
> they were not heard. In the light of this experience the chances of a
> transatlantic qso are nil except those interested make an effort to
> improve the antenna height. Increasing the rf power, although helpful is
> not the ANSWER.
> 73 de MAL/G3KEV