A link to this array was posted by one of the FCG boys last week.
Very impressive setup. However, I wonder how effective it will be. At that
height, I think the angle of radiation would be extremely low and as a result
be generally ineffective most of the time. Yes, for very long haul and when
the band is closed it will be a killer, but my guess is that most of the time
it will be down from a simple two-stack at a modest height, since the useful
angles are not produced by the array. I also know my upper stack on 10 at
135/165 stinks most of the time compared to the lower ones. The upper stack at
200/150 on 20 lagsthe one at 100/50 lots of times too.
>From my experience with multi-level stacks, it would have been a better
investment of time and money to put them in a vertical array and be able to
switch
them in and out, as well as incorporate BIP/BOP. And from an ease of
maintenance, construction and durability the vertical stack up the tower wins
hands
down. I also know my upper stack on 10 at 135/165 stinks most of the time
compared to the lower ones
But hey, it's his money and I'm sure the boys at STeppIR are very happy with
it.
Bill K4XS
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