[CQ-Contest] Re: [TowerTalk] TH7DX INFO

[Michael A. McCarthy, W1NR]

> I read the thread here about front to back and forward gain, but no one has
> really brought up the issue of angle of radiation.  For DXing...well I would
> put my money on the TH7 or TH6..rather than the TA-33.  Eventually, you will
> get there, but you won't be one of the fast dogs.
> 
   Generally speaking from past modeling experience, more elements
and longer boom make for lower angle of radiation and narrower
beamwidth.  All have a positive impact on the receiving end of
things.

73,
Mike W1NR

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Michael A. McCarthy, W1NR
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