> I read the thread here about front to back and forward gain, but no one has
> really brought up the issue of angle of radiation. For DXing...well I would
> put my money on the TH7 or TH6..rather than the TA-33. Eventually, you will
> get there, but you won't be one of the fast dogs.
>
Generally speaking from past modeling experience, more elements
and longer boom make for lower angle of radiation and narrower
beamwidth. All have a positive impact on the receiving end of
things.
73,
Mike W1NR
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Michael A. McCarthy, W1NR
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