[Lf] Discussion, please, Coast location vs DCF39]

[Andre' Kesteloot]

"Holger 'Geri', DK8KW" wrote:

> Larry,
>
> >A vigorous discussion on the path loss over land issues will be most
> >appreciated.
> >Larry
> >VA3LK
>
> at least the pass loss over Germany seems not to be as serious as we
> anticipated. If you have a look on my homepage (www.qru.de), you will see
> that all theoretical calculations make the field strength curve bend
> downwards after 80 or 100 km. What Gamal and me measured, showed a strict
> logarithmic behaviour at least up to my door (120 km away from DCF39). So
> there is hope for some dB ...
>
> But seriously: I think you saidpreviously that you was able to hear DCF39
> above the noise, so as G0MRF and ON7YD said in an earlier mail its only 26
> dB difference and that should hopefully do it (I can detect QRSS signals
> approximately 15 to 20 dB below the weakest signal I just can detect by ear
> ...). The difference between my signal and DCF39 is about 61 dB, that
> sounds a little bit too difficult ... and I am sure it does not help that I
> am 120 km closer to Canada compared to DCF39 ... so lets first try with the
> Decca-Mast Gang!
>
> Best 73
>
> Geri, DK8KW (W1KW)