[TowerTalk] Thanks for Responses....Vert v Horiz Dipole

[fraz1]

Thanks to all who provided responses on and off the reflector.

So far, Jim Brown, K9YC is the only one who seems to have actual experience in A/B testing between the two antennas  (horiz outperforms vert dipole long haul).  Based on my own general antenna experience, his results do not surprise me.

Jim Jarvis, N2EA, offered a good comparison between a GP and a horizontal dipole.  His results (GP wins long haul consistently) also do not surprise me.  I personally think the GP radials/counterpoise offer an advantage over average to good ground versus a vertical half-wave dipole.

If anyone else has hands on experience, please contact me.

Thanks again to all.......pretty good discussion.

73 John K4NP             www.k4np.net