The wires can be 0.007" diameter. Not only is the DC resistance higher
for stainless, but the ferromagnetic loss at RF can be significant.
https://www.statelinetack.com/item/field-guardian-2in-polytape-classic-14-wire/BXC33/?srccode=GPSLT&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwODlBRDuARIsAMy_28UA2BShpSxPs83FvSIvuOjQW1dQFVyMhvXhgK7CQK05EtlHaYD0YFYaAgg7EALw_wcB
Grant KZ1W
On 4/17/2019 15:42 PM, David Gilbert wrote:
I'm curious what anyone thinks is unique about this antenna. Yes, it is
a bit wider than wire and it appears to roll up easily for changing
lengths, but fundamentally it's just an Inverted-V. I think it's kind
of ridiculous that he advertises it as having "more gain". As far as
loss in the stainless steel conductor is concerned, the 18 wires might
offset the higher resistance depending upon how thick the wires actually
are, but who knows.
If he's still active, his QRZ.com web page says he's on 3976 Khz every
morning at 7:45 Tennessee time so WP3C might check there.
73, Dave AB7E
On 4/17/2019 1:59 PM, john@kk9a.com wrote:
I am curious about this product. It appears that these Horse Fence
antennas use a wide stainless steel mesh radiator. Since the
conductivity of stainless steel is significantly less than copper
which is typically used in dipoles, how does this material effect the
efficiency?
John KK9A
wp3c wrote:
HiDid someone knows or known KF4BWG the creator of the Horse Fence
antennas?I visited his website and sent some emails but didn’t receive
any answer. I’m curious about the broadband of those antennas. If
someone knows about that please let me know. ThanksAlfredo WP3C Sent
from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
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