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Old 18-Jul-2016, 10:32 PM   #12
rabbit73
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Thanks for the interesting report.
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Without the wire mesh, the symbol rate was Zero. With the wire mesh it went to 100%.
WOW! Very impressive test; sounds promising.

Which way was the antenna aimed, and which side of the antenna for the mesh?

I'm trying to figure out if you were using a signal coming over the mountain from SSE or a signal from the east for reception.

I'm wondering how close the mesh can be to the antenna without detuning it.

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I don't want the antenna to blow all the way to Kansas.
Ha Ha! Yes, you don't want to convert it into a kite.

Sounds like a compromise. Closer spacing of the rods or wires is more effective, but it increases the wind load.
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