Tom, Wanted signals are EM waves; noise signals are also EM waves. I wonder what characteristic of a Double Bazooka might allow it to distinguish wanted EM waves from unwanted ones in a way that a co
"balun... or even better, a bazooka 1/4-wave balun" at the feedpoint of a quad element, using a 50-ohm coax feedline. where can I get info on building one? http://www.w8ji.com/Baluns/sleeve_baluns.h
What is a "bazooka 1/4-wave balun" ? An article I'm reading makes reference to using a "balun... or even better, a bazooka 1/4-wave balun" at the feedpoint of a quad element, using a 50-ohm coax feed
Well, thanks for all the answers to my query!! Let's see: !!?? I was under the impression that a double bazooka would have a wider band width. I have used the RG-59 that is spec'ed out by the local c
Its my understanding that the "ONLY" advantage to a bazooka is that based upon the diameter of the coax used when compared to stranded wire of the same diameter the bazooka is lighter, but as you po
Hi Ted, A few years ago someone from this reflector sent me an IAC Double Bazooka to test. Despite fantastic performance claims the Bazooka has about the same bandwidth as a regular wire dipole, is
Good choice. Unfortunately electronic devices, especially imported, have created a noisy world for most of us. John KK9A Thaks for all the replies, on the list and off. Decided not to fool with the b
Where I have my 80 meter dipole, it is in a kind of noisy spot. I was thinking of replacing it with a Bazooka antenna. I know there are no 'magical' properties about he Bazooka, but what I was wonder
Hi All I've been looking at some info on the Double Bazooka antenna. I know the 'wide band' aspect has been debunked, but in looking at the design, would it be a quieter antenna? I see that low band
For those of you who might like to have an EZNEC 4+ file for both the 75/80 meter 8 wire cage antenna or the "True Wire Bazooka" I will send them to you for your viewing pleasure if you send me your
Ok guys, what is your opinion on which antenna is better overall. Of course the bazooka is more broadbanded, but does it have more gain? as compared to a simple dipole centerfed with coax thru a balu
Are bazooka baluns forgiving enough that one can just slide a 1/4-wave of braid on the feeder, join things up appropriately & that's it? Does one assume the save velocity factor as for the feeder its
Thanks to all for your comments on the bazooka. The bazooka is now forgotten. Bill W5EC -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative
Thaks for all the replies, on the list and off. Decided not to fool with the bazooka. I have some #31 cores here so guess next thing is to check Jim's cookbook and try that. 73 and thanks for the hel
Hi Tom, No antenna having the same directional pattern that you put at the same spot will be quieter. If you haven't already done so, I strongly suggest that you wind a good common mode choke on one
- snip - Quarter wave slopers need a good ground system for optimum performance. The support tower is connected to the ground - even just the lightning protection ground - and significant current wi
YES, particularly for 40 and 80 (and of course 160), if can't get down a good radial system and you're thinking horizontal polarization, first put your time and money into getting height, then antenn
ANY off-center fed antenna (like the Windom) will be inherently noisy because it is badly unbalanced, which makes the feedline part of the antenna. THAT'S why your Bazooka seemed quieter by compariso
Tom will certainly pitch in with his description of his test fixtures, which I think are a big part of the challenge. Here's the problem.. A Q of 500 implies that the resistive component is 1/500th t