[TowerTalk] 10M phased verticals

[john at kk9a.com]

Are these phased verticals used exclusively for the multiplier station or 
does the run station also have access to them?  Are they ever better than a 
yagi for RX?


John KK9A




To: "'Bill and Cindy'" <wb0o at yahoo.com>, <towertalk at contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] 10M phased verticals
From: "Tim Duffy K3LR" <k3lr at k3lr.com>
Reply-to: k3lr at k3lr.com
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:44:32 -0600
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Hello Bill!

Three years ago I attempted to construct a proper four square phasing
network using four 5/8 wavelength elements and 1/4 wave spacing (on a side)
for 10 meters. I installed 60 ground radials - 5/8 wavelength long (60 per
element). I could never get acceptable pattern performance.

This last summer I converted the 5/8 wavelength elements to 1/4 wavelength
using a traditional four square phasing system. Performance is as expected
with 25 dB of F/B.

We use this antenna exclusively for receiving. The 10 meter four square
pattern is similar to a Yagi antenna mounted at 50 feet above the ground.

73!
Tim K3LR