Topband: Inv L Radiation Patterns?

[Steve Harrison]

Has anybody plotted the radiation patterns for inverted Ls on 160? I'm 
particularly interested in those for relatively-low antennas, say 40 ft 
max, over fairly-poor ground such as desert sand with the water table 
perhaps 120 feet down.

TNX,

Steve K0XP


On 1/2/2024 6:56 AM, VE6WZ_Steve wrote:
> Today I uploaded a short 6 minute video showing how to use the Kiwi radios located all over the world to test your transmit antenna.
>
> How is the front-to-back on your 4 square really performing?
> It the dipole or the vertical performing better on the DX path?
> Make an azimuth polar plot of your Yagi and see how it compares to modelling.  How does the pattern change across the band?
>
> This is not a new thing, but in this video I describe the method for those that may not be familiar with it.
> No test equipment is needed.  All that’s required is a PC sitting beside your radio.
>
> Using the “S-meter” function on the Kiwi radios makes it quick and easy to record signal levels from your transmit antenna.
> This method is far more accurate than trying to estimate a signal level while watching a bouncing analog or digital S-meter.
>
> https://youtu.be/_BMeVJQ_cwI  <https://youtu.be/_BMeVJQ_cwI>
>
> 73, es HNY to all
> Steve, VE6WZ
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