Topband: rx array proximity to barbed wire fence

[Joel Harrison]

Jeff - the southern periphery of my 8 circle vertical array (W8JI broad
side/end fire passive version) is 75 feet from a barb wire fence that runs
a quarter mile east and west. While one might claim some theoretical
interaction I have not documented any or identified any performance
degradation as a result.

I see Big Gun Mike, W5UC, has a lot of experience with RX arrays close to
fences has responded as well.

GL with the array.

73 Joel W5ZN


On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 1:36 PM, Jeff Blaine <jeff at ac0c.com> wrote:

> I am considering installing one of these hi-z or DXE buffered-type
> receiving 4-square arrays for 160/80.  The best place on the property is on
> the north west corner - in a location about 400’ from the transmit
> vertical.  It’s got a clear shot NE to EU and is about 600’ from the
> nearest house.
>
> However, that NW property corner location has old barbed wire fences that
> runs along the property line in the corner.
>
> I am curious if anyone has experience with this kind of array near barbed
> wire fencing.
>
> Thanks!
>
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