In article ,
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
The issue is, as has been pedantically stated, one of reflection. This
may set up resonances in teh stubs to each side of teh joint, so that
some stations arer stronger, othgers weaker, depending on frequency.

Makes you wonder how the fairly standard:-

aerial - cable - plug - DA - plug - cable - outlet - plug - cable - plug
- inlet ever works at all...

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*Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?

Dave Plowman London SW 12
RIP Acorn