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"The IMAX has a lossy matching system, a low "Q" matching network, thus it allows all sorts of garbage to come through. Probably why it has a lot of noise on the receive. This also attributes to the wide bandwidth.

The 5/8 wl has a higher "Q" section matching and thus eliminates more of the noise, thus a quieter receive. Not as wide a bandwidth as the IMAX."

i don't recall any comments about a matching network allowing more noise than another .... how does that happen ?
how lossy is the matching system in the imax compared to the one on a maco loop or a typical tapped coil 5/8 ? is it detectable by the human ear ? or just by electronic measuring devices ?

[QUOTE="BOOTY MONSTER, post: 366925"] "The IMAX has a lossy matching system, a low "Q" matching network, thus it allows all sorts of garbage to come through. Probably why it has a lot of noise on the receive. This also attributes to the wide bandwidth. The 5/8 wl has a higher "Q" section matching and thus eliminates more of the noise, thus a quieter receive. Not as wide a bandwidth as the IMAX." i don't recall any comments about a matching network allowing more noise than another .... how does that happen ? how lossy is the matching system in the imax compared to the one on a maco loop or a typical tapped coil 5/8 ? is it detectable by the human ear ? or just by electronic measuring devices ? [/QUOTE]

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