> On Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:49:40 -0500
> W2PM <w2pm@aol.com> wrote:
> Why would you do that?
>
> >> I'm wondering if anyone has ever built or modeled a
>>>multi-turn flag or pennant antenna. I'm thinking maybe an
>>>odd number of turns with the resistor in the middle of
>>>the middle turn.
>>> --Art Delibert, KB3FJO
>
> Art,
>
> I have tried it (what the heck, why not?). Using a 2m x 2m
> loop, 1m above average ground: The F/B (better than 25 dB)
> and RDF (7.8 dB) are the same as a single turn loop. Gain
> is higher by 2 dB (-46 dBi). Needs three separate loads,
> one on each of the back-side vertical wires. This antenna
> would be hard to match due to high and highly reactive
> feed point impedance. I believe it is not worth the
> trouble for the small increase in gain.
>
> Cheers,
>
> George, AA7JV
Art,
I kave also tried it, see the PDF downloadable on this page:
http://www.iv3prk.it/3-wires-mini-loop.htm
but, as George said, not worth the trouble !
BTW George, how could you model it ?
73
Luis IV3PRK
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