Bob,
My Hi-Z 4-square was only 80 feet from my 160 TX vertical (which is
disconnected with relays during RX periods and non-resonant). The other towers,
also non-resonant, were about a half wave away. Although there was noticeable
pattern distortion, the array was still very effective.
In my experience, you would probably have more trouble with the resonant
antennas a half wave away then the nearby non-resonant antennas/towers. I
suggest that you use relays to make the resonant structures become non-resonant
during RX periods.
Of course, ALL RX antennas will have greatly diminished performance in the
presence of resonant structures including elevated radials.
73, Larry - W7IUV
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> From: Bob Kupps <n6bk@yahoo.com>
>To: topband <topband@contesting.com>
>Sent: Thursday, August 9, 2012 4:41 AM
>Subject: Topband: RX 4 squares
>
>Hi I would like to put up a RX 4 square array for 80/160 but the only place
>(just) over a half wave away from resonant verticals on those bands would be
>surrounding (15m out from) a 70' tower with 2 large yagis on top. Does anyone
>have any experience with RX 4 squares near or surrounding non-resonant towers?
>
>Thanks Bob
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