Topband: Flag versus 2-element end fire array

[Steve Ireland]

G'day 

As have said previously on the reflector, Phil VK6APH and I are in the
process of building a 1.8MHz rotatable rx array.  The choice has come down
to either a K6SE 'Flag' type antenna, or a 2-element end-fire array, as per
page 7-61 of ON4UN's Lowband DXing Book (similar to the Titanex SES-160).

The Flag seems to me to have the virtue of simplicity, coupled with a
higher output, than the 2-element end-fire array.  However, I would be very
interested to see if any has tried both antennas, has an opinion on the
subject, or has any other ideas for a high-performance rotatable array.  I
will summarise responses and post them to the reflector, as this seems to
be a subject dear to many topbander's heart.

Many thanks to all those who supplied me with information on the plug used
on the Yaesu G800 rotator - I think we can track one down now with a bit of
luck.

Vy 73,

Steve, VK6VZ