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The 20-db degradation is mathematically calculated. We all know that there are variences from science in real world applications. The issue with the hand held not showing much diff. in polarization is because there is no reference to ground. (i.e. counterpoise or ground plane. This means that your transmitted signal is spherical in ALL directions, not just circular in reference to earth ground.

The poor reference to ground is proven by the fact that when you clasp your hands around most handheld rcvers, youll notice weak signals usually clear up and are rcved better. The added capacitance from your hands and body have "coupled" the radio to a better ground.

[QUOTE="dxhound, post: 425203, member: 2167"] The 20-db degradation is mathematically calculated. We all know that there are variences from science in real world applications. The issue with the hand held not showing much diff. in polarization is because there is no reference to ground. (i.e. counterpoise or ground plane. This means that your transmitted signal is spherical in ALL directions, not just circular in reference to earth ground. The poor reference to ground is proven by the fact that when you clasp your hands around most handheld rcvers, youll notice weak signals usually clear up and are rcved better. The added capacitance from your hands and body have "coupled" the radio to a better ground. [/QUOTE]

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