I am pondering an eight circle array. At present my only ham band that
I am QRV on is 160 meters. A few years ago I had 28 thru 24 GHz all
percolating, but the maintenance was killing me. i was a slave to the
station. Now I am having fun! Rather than tweaking with noise figure
meters and VNAs, I now do all my work with wrenches and chainsaw.
There are several choices for 8 circle arrays. My question is how much
benefit would I get from the single band version as opposed to a dual or
three band choice? Reading the hype is always fraught with danger.
Practical experience is always better. My thinking is that if there is
a distinct advantage, I would go with a 160 only setup and forego the
other bands. I can carve out a 200 ft circle with a little chainsaw
action. I have about 180 ft of field available now, so can get the room
with not too much trouble.
I also better hook up my 160 transceiver quick. It is still packed away
from Field Day!!
Comments?
Dave K1WHS
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