[TowerTalk] Force 12 C3 mod for 10 meters

[Natan Huffman]

Mauri,

You are incorrect in your conclusions.  The additional reflector produces
more gain and an increase in front to back across the band.

Natan W6XR/2
FORCE12 East
----- Original Message -----
From: Maurizio Panicara <i4jmy@iol.it>
To: <n4vi@diac.com>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 1999 7:08 AM
Subject: R: [TowerTalk] Force 12 C3 mod for 10 meters


>
> I don't know if the thread was already discussed, but time ago I tried an
> extensive computer modeling of an open sleeve tribander, very similar to
the
> F12 C3.
> It came out that a dedicated reflector for 10m doesn't  produce any
> improvement in gain and pattern but only increase wind load and weight,
> narrows bandwith and negatively affects warc bands.
>
> If I were Chris I would drop.
>
> 73,
> Mauri I4JMY
>
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> -----Messaggio originale-----
> Da: n4vi@diac.com <n4vi@diac.com>
> A: towertalk@contesting.com <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Data: venerd́ 7 maggio 1999 17.30
> Oggetto: [TowerTalk] Force 12 C3 mod for 10 meters
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> >
> >I wasn't imaginative enough in my search of the towertalk
> >archives so I will have to bring this subject up again.
> >
> >A few months or so ago there was some discussion on modifying a
> >Force 12 C3 to make it 3 elements on 10 meters.  Can anyone
> >provide me with additional information on this modification?
> >
> >Since this info has already been on Towertalk before, please
> >reply directly to me.
> >
> >thanks!
> >
> >chris,
> >n4vi
> >
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