On Mon, 23 Mar 1998 14:05:11 -0500, Pete Smith wrote:
>Alternatively, consider trying the K3LR lazy-vee wire parasitic array
>described in 8/94 QST before you spend all that money. Modeled, it's
>within 1 dB of a 4-square with average ground characteristics (NEC-2,
>high-accuracy), has virtually the same vertical pattern, and has as good or
>better F/B. In real life, I suspect it may even have more gain, because it
>is not dependent on the ground plane for current return.
>
So why does K3LR now use a 4-square? I'm not trying to be
argumentative, I'm just curious.
-- 73, Ron
K8KM (ex: WA6DGX)
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