Yes, except that as someone else aptly pointed out, they dont have to
compromise gain for bandwidth.
The other thing that could happen is since all the elements are variable,
they COULD have one set of lengths for max gain and and another for F/R.
73, Ty K3MM
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Schafer" <garyschafer@comcast.net>
To: "Tom Rauch" <w8ji@contesting.com>
Cc: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 6:43 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] steppIR Gain--test method
>
>
> Tom Rauch wrote:
>>
>> This is why we see all the weird gain claims that exceed
>> theoretical limits, and why with patience we eventually all
>> the fantasy antenna designs that in a few weeks or years
>> just flop.
>>
>> To put it in a few words, anyone buying an antenna based on
>> a claimed or perceived advantage of a couple dB or less is
>> probably not using the best information to make a choice.
>> Appearance, life, reliability, weight, neat features like
>> flipping directions instantly....all very good reasons.
>>
>> Gain, when the data is likely to be off more than the
>> difference, is not a wise focus.
>>
>
> I agree with Tom here. Splitting hairs over a db or two is not
> realistic. You have no way of really knowing. And the manufacturer
> probably doesn't either.
> I have always looked at boom length. If they are about the same I assume
> gain will be about the same. Not a whole lot of magic you can do.
>
> 73
> Gary K4FMX
>
>
>
>
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