On 9/22/2012 11:11 PM, Steve Ireland wrote:
Those who are interested in the FCP performance may find the discussion
below food for thought:
Great comments, Steve. The whole point of Guy's FCP is that it's simply
another tool in the kit that can be used in an antenna system for those
who are not blessed with ten acres and a lot of money. It's not "a
better mousetrap" than other more ideal radial systems, it's simply
ANOTHER mousetrap. In your case, it allows another VERY important degree
of freedom -- you can install a more effective radiator. For others,
living on a very small lot, it makes it POSSIBLE to have fun on 160M.
Not all of us have even the slightest possibility of anything full-sized
on 160M, so must do the bast with what we have. SURE, it's a
compromise. I'm blessed with more space than most, but not an infinite
budget. For most of us mere mortals, almost ANY antenna system for 160M
is a compromise. It's sad that some cannot see that forest for the
trees. :)
73, Jim K9YC
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