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.
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 þ SLMR 2.1a þ This note from El Cajon California USA