Frank, I prefer the reflector for higher feed point impedance and better
bandwidth. Check W4RNL web page for lots of info on this w curves. ;73, Dan.
N5AR
frank ayers jr wrote:
> It's been warm in upstate NY so I've gotten some tower stuff done today. I
> have enough aluminum left over from other things to make up a 2 el beam for
> 10 meters. My question is - is it better to go with a DE and REF or DE and
> DIR?
> I could just wait to get more AL and do a bigger one but it's going to be
> 60 tomorrow and next weekend is the 10 meter contest.
>
> Frank
> W2FCA
>
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