Jeffrey Maass wrote:
>I'm interested in saturating a 500-mile circle to cover the population
>centers, and that means I want to maximize my high-angle lobes.
> I'm considering a delta loop, broadside E-W, bottom corner fed
I think if you fed the delta in the bottom center, it would be
horizontaly polorized and better for close in contacts. Bottom corner
feed will give it vertical polorization and a lower angle of radiation.
> Any better ideas? Delta- or diamond-loop oriented horizontally 50-60
>feet up?
Those are real cloud warmers and good for close in contacts.
> Jeff Maass K8ND
>
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