Subj : Re: Antenna To : MIKE ROSS From : TOM WALKER Date : Sun Jul 10 2005 08:15 am MR> MR>But there is a ground: the operator's body is one plate of a capacitor MR> MR>which forms the counterpoise or ground radial. MR> TW> In my Experience I have seen NO difference in "Recieving", Which MR> TW> after al is the TOPPIC of thoe discussion, between a Held Radio and a MR> TW> NON held one sitting on a plastic Card Table. MR>Who am I to argue with your personal experience? In a lot of things things there differences between "Pure Theory" and the real World. I get a laugh about some of the Misconceptions in things. Like some thinking that if they double the power of their radio they will double the range. --- þ SLMR 2.1a þ This note from El Cajon California USA * Origin: Try Our Web Based QWK: DOCSPLACE.ORG (1:123/140) .