[TowerTalk] Turned reflector?

[Steve Hunt]

I just tried it on an EZNEC model of a 5-el Yagi.

The Forward Gain dropped by 0.3dB. The rearward pattern was badly 
affected: all the nulls were "filled in" as Jim suggested, and rearward 
lobes were typically 8dB higher.

73,
Steve G3TXQ


On 16/09/2012 18:45, k2qmf at juno.com wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> I have a question for the antenna design guys.
>
> On a 4 element yagi, if the reflector turns
> 20 degrees on the boom will that make any
> difference in the performance of the antenna???
>
> Thanks in advance for any input.
>
> 73,
> Ted  K2QMF
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