All *four* elements of a four square are active in all four directions.
The two "side" elements are effective the "center"
element in a three element in-line (end-fire) phased array with
1-2-1 current ratios.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 6/8/2011 1:49 PM, dave arruzza wrote:
> To all:
> I have a question..
> Do the 2 inactive elements contribute anything to array.
>
> ie: beaming to Europe I would be utilizing my northeast and southwest
> elements...are the other two elements contributing anything to the array at
> that time.
>
> I am asking this question for the following reason:
> I am using 3/4 wave phasing lines and could reposition 2 of my elements away
> from the "square" and still reach the switch box. Doing this would take 2
> elements out of pedestrian traffic on my property.
>
> 73
> Dave
> W1CTN
> Radio Ansonia
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