[TowerTalk] Delta Loop Feed

[Anthony W. DePrato]

>I have to agree with Mal i have used delta loops for years as both 
>sky warmers and dx ants. and do not use modeling software. i have in 
>recent years obtained an MFJ  unit to measure Z ect. at the feed 
>point. what i have found is for dx feed it on the vertical side for 
>local go Horz. you will need a matching transformer or a 1/4wl stub. 
>Bill Orr W6SAI sk and i talked many time over the years about the 
>full wave loop and we both agreed that bring it out from the tower 
>about 20 degs did improve the patteren. check out some old HAM RADIO 
>mags there are a lot of great ant articals in those during the 70's. 
>and early 80's.
73 Tony



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