OptiBeam OB2-40M is probably the smallest 40m beam and the turning radius is
6m (19' 8"). Their OB1-40 dipole has a 7.35m radius. I am surprised that
your Force12 dipole is that small. Is there a problem with having an
antenna hang over your neighbor's property? Nearly all of my beams in Aruba
hung over the neighborss property when turned a certain way. It really was
not that noticeable and it never caused a complaint.
John KK9A / P40A
To:towertalk@contesting.com
Subject:[TowerTalk] Custom antenna design
From:Charlie Gallo <Charlie@TheGallos.com>
Reply-to:Charlie Gallo <Charlie@TheGallos.com>
Date:Tue, 17 Sep 2013 14:01:50 -0400
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Hey Gang
OK - here is a question - anyone out there doing custom beams? I have kind
of
a sticky
Right now I'm running a Force 12 D-140, frankly because that all that will
FIT
- I have a 38ft piece of property, and it has an 18 ft turning radius
I'd LOVE to have a bit more gain, but even the smallest shorty 40s I've
found
are SLIGHTLY too big.
I was wondering if anyone could design a 18.5 ft or less turning radius 40m
beam...
--
Charlie
www.baysidephoto.com
www.thegallos.com
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