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Re: [TenTec] 3 db loss

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] 3 db loss
From: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
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Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2013 18:02:23 -0500
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Paul:

I agree, but based on the previous stated tests, i.e. 5 dB loss at 26 MHz, as frequency decreases so does feedline loss. Based on extrapolated numbers, to get 5 dB loss on open wire line at 1.8 MHz the length would need to about 16,000 ft or so. Even for 450 ohm dry window line the 5 dB loss figure for 1.8 MHz is about 13,000 ft. Not very typical in my thinking.

73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul DeWitte" <k9ot@yousq.net>
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Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 4:57 PM
Subject: [TenTec] 3 db loss


I do not remember who said it, but he said that for every 3 db there is another layer of DX to work.

That is especially true on 160m where 2-3 db means contact or no contact. And that works both ways when chasing DX.

73 Paul
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