Reg Edwards wrote:

I've just had a look in Google at the manufacturer's so-called specification
for the Isotron.

Very carefully, nothing is said which could cause dispute.

But there's no mention of by-far the most important characteristic -
radiating efficiency!

There's no law against NOT mentioning anything. This is precisely where the
manufacturer/trader has the advantage over a prospective gullible ignorant
customer.


Unfortunately, the enthusiastic ham, most of whom have only a rudimentary
knowledge of antennas, is always looking for something that will help him
get his signal out. It is not so much that he is gullible or ignorant, but
desires to get his signal on the air in the easiest way possible. I've been
hamming since 58, spent my whole navy career in communications and electronics,
and after retiring became a journeyman technician -- and I am often tempted
to try some of these gadgets. Thanks to rec.radio.amateur.antenna I have
learned enough to know what is worth trying, and what is not.

Irv VE6BP




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