[TowerTalk] 160m 8-circle BSEF array

[Bill Coleman]

On Apr 14, 2005, at 2:04 AM, Tom Rauch wrote:

> What is the G5RV syndrome? On 80 meters I blind tested a
> G5RV at 100ft against a dipole at 100 ft. Both antennas in
> the clear.
>
> 1.) When I would call the dipole the G5RV, and the G5RV the
> dipole, the ACTUAL G5RV would always win in signal reports.
> 2.) When I would call each by the correct name, the dipole
> would win.
> 3.) When I would say antenna one and antenna two, they would
> randomly tie.
>
> My suggestion would be to install the nine square layout,
> and only use the eight vertical feed that excites four
> elements. Then you could say it is a nine circle antenna,
> and have the same G5RV syndrome along with the better eight
> circle performance and phasing system ease.

I think I'll just put up a G5RV and CALL it a nine-circle antenna....


Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
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