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E9H02
Which is generally true for 160- and 80-meter receiving antennas?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: A. Atmospheric noise is so high that directivity is much more important than losses
On 160 and 80 meters, atmospheric noise is very strong. Directivity to reject noise matters much more than antenna losses for receiving.
Tip: Low bands: directivity beats efficiency.