[TowerTalk] Multi-band dipoles

[Rik van Riel]

On 04/22/2011 05:57 PM, David Gilbert wrote:
>
> I don't buy it.

> b.  Symmetry isn't the issue.  Seriously ... how do you figure a TFD is
> more symmetrical than a standard doublet??   Both require a balun to
> properly couple to coax anyway.

I think you're right.

One reason why in practice loops and t2fds sometimes end
up being lower noise, is that people think they can get
away with using their dipole without a (proper) balun.

A properly fed dipole will almost certainly be just as
low noise as a properly fed loop or t2fd.

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