The > bottom line is that the loss in the antenna gives it > the low SWR broadband capability, and the loss can > always be made up with a good linear amplifier. >The transmit loss can. . . but what about the receive loss and input S/N degradation? 73, George W5YR Fairview, TX w5yr at att.net http://www.w5yr.com >> - - - >> Your moderator for this list is: > Larry Wilson KE1HZ antennas-owner at mailman.qth.net > _______________________________________________ > Antennas mailing list > Antennas at mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/antennas