>I have to agree with Mal i have used delta loops for years as both
>sky warmers and dx ants. and do not use modeling software. i have in
>recent years obtained an MFJ unit to measure Z ect. at the feed
>point. what i have found is for dx feed it on the vertical side for
>local go Horz. you will need a matching transformer or a 1/4wl stub.
>Bill Orr W6SAI sk and i talked many time over the years about the
>full wave loop and we both agreed that bring it out from the tower
>about 20 degs did improve the patteren. check out some old HAM RADIO
>mags there are a lot of great ant articals in those during the 70's.
>and early 80's.
73 Tony
QBE ZUT DE WA4JQS
ANTHONY W. (Tony) DePrato WA4JQS EXTRA - HEAVY
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