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[TowerTalk] Force 12 Magnum tuning

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Force 12 Magnum tuning
From: mraz@aud.alcatel.com (Kris Mraz, N5KM)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 08:46:56 -0600
Chris R. Burger (ZS6EZ) wrote:

> 
> Finally, does anyone know whether re-tuning is required for the
> parasitic elements (director and reflector) if I decide to elevate
> the driven element into a Zagi configuration, as Tom calls it?  How
> much?  The 40 m portion is physically identical to the Magnum 340,
> except that the driven element is mounted on the mast above the
> boom, rather than on the boom itself.

Chris,

What is the advantage of the Zagi configuration? Does it have some
mechanical advantage or performance/pattern improvement? How far up
the mast is the DE installed?


73
Kris N5KM 
mailto:mraz@aud.alcatel.com

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