Dave, AG8B said:
> One variation of the this system that hasn't been mentioned is to use W8JI
> passive elements instead of the active elements. DXE doesn't sell these
> passive elements, but you can find all the info you need at W8JI's web
> site. The advantages of the passive elements are that they are less
> expensive, you can locate them closer to the tx antenna without overload
> problems (noise may force may you to detune the tx antenna) and lightning
> isn't a problem.
...
I went for another solution: I bought the DXE switch box, made my own Hi Z
amp:s in line with Leee:s (K7TJR) Hi Z amp:s, slightly modified in order to
cope with the high field strength from my TX antenna and in conjunction with
my own 5.5 m whips it turned out to perform ok. This RX 4 square is phased
with some of my short beverages by using the DXE-NCC-1 (vastly superior to
the MFJ Phasing box). This phasing gives me a chance to reduce the level of
some strong EU signals and even very local QRM like switching supplies.
Good luck
Len/SM7BIC
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