This kind of goes with the other thread that has morphed into the FCP
topic, but is a bit different.
With an FCP feeding the INV-L, the bottom of the INV-L will be at least 10
feet off the ground. With my existing trees I can barely get up 50 feet
from the ground. So, the INV-L will have 40 feet of vertical radiator.
Using a pair of resonant gull winged radials feeding the INV-L at the
base, the vertical part will be 50 feet.
From what I’ve read, the FCP is a better solution over a pair of resonant
gull wing radials, but I’ve also read that vertical length of an INV-L is
important. So there’s a tradeoff to be considered.
Comments?
Due to real estate considerations, I can put up only 2 one-half wavelength
resonant radials
Mark K3MSB
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