Topband: Phasing Flag antennas?

Mike Knowlton AMDX@worldnet.att.net
Thu, 18 Nov 1999 18:32:11 -0600


Hi All,
 I have built a Flag antenna, it has a cardiod pattern.
Antenna info at-- 
http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page37.html

I live in the panhandle of Florida and pointed my antenna
about 40* (towards Boston), the antenna nulls out a lot 
of noise and Mexican MW stations.
I want to add a second flag and phase the two, probably
using an MFJ-1026.
 I'll be putting the second Flag broadside, maximum
spacing is 150 to 200 feet. I'll be looking from 540khz 
to topband.
  The answers to my questions probably depend on the 
frequency, but I'm looking for some discussion.

The MFJ-1026 is used to null noise, will it phase my 
antennas and sharpen the lobe?

  What kind of pattern can I expect?

  How many degrees can I rotate the lobe? 
 
 Do I aim the two antennas in the same direction?

                 Thanks
                      Mike





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