On Dec 19, 5:18*pm, John Smith wrote:
On 12/19/2010 5:08 PM, Joe from Kokomo wrote:

...

To anticipate your next response -- use of an attenuator -- will indeed
alleviate the problem. But just think for a minute: What is the point of
building a longer antenna to get a stronger signal that you are just
going to attenuate anyway.

Best regards and happy holidays,
Joe

- The larger antenna will simply pick up signals
- which the smaller antenna cannot ...
- difficult concept, for some, it seems ...
-
- Regards,
- JS

JS - Actually That Is Not True :

The Signals in the Aether Exist [.]
{In Their Own Relative Strength 'Potential'}

The smaller antenna will pick-up all the signals
that the Larger Antenna -but- at a smaller signal
level {potential} due to it's smaller physical size
and properties.
{Smaller Capture Area = Less Signal 'Potential' Gathering}

The Larger Antenna will also pick-up all the Signals
of the smaller antenna -but- at a Greater Signal
Level {Potential} due to it's Larger Physical Size
and Properties.
{Larger Capture Area = More Signal 'Potential' Gathering}

The Relative 'Local' Noise Level may prevent small
{weak} signals from being heard.

The Receiver's Noise Floor and Amplification Factor
may prevent small {weak} signals from being heard.

never-the-less the 'weak signals' e-x-i-s-t
most often other factors prevent you
from hearing them - iane ~ RHF