And, in my case, Don, I simply need to put up an antenna that's: a) more
efficient than my vertical and b) fits within the confines of my
property....having any noise cancelling or nulling is a plus but not as
important as a and b (b being the huge limiter)
> To: rodenkirch_llc@msn.com; w8ji@w8ji.com; topband@contesting.com
> From: wd8dsb@aol.com
> Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 15:31:03 -0400
> Subject: Re: Topband: K6STI low noise receive loop
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> "there is no "modeling" associated with this effort."
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> Jim,
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> I took a look at the article today and also threw together a basic (simple)
> EZNEC model and my generated elevation pattern closely resembles the pattern
> that they published (fig 6) in QST back in 1995. On 160 meters the elevation
> pattern shows max gain at 44 deg and 43 deg on 80 meters. RDF is not
> spectacular, but depending on where the noise is coming from (as well as the
> signal of interest) it might do well. Looks like it does best when noise is
> arriving at a very low angle, or at a very high angle.
>
> After trying lots of things on a small lot, I personally am convinced that I
> need to go with phased flags or short phased verticals (like a Hi-Z system)
> in an attempt to maximize RDF along with a reasonably low angle of radiation
> (for DX).
>
> 73's
> Don (wd8dsb)
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