[TowerTalk] Quad help

Steven Katz stevek at jmr.com
Tue Aug 25 17:36:27 EDT 2015


A 1/2-wave loop should be open opposite the feedpoint, and not closed.

It will be low-Z only on the fundamental and odd harmonics.  It doesn't work the same as a full-wavelength (closed) loop, but might work fine in two directions and maybe better than the vertical in those two.

73

WB2WIK

-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of john nistico
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 2:33 PM
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Subject: [TowerTalk] Quad help

I am toying with the idea of doing the W/VE island contest this weekend and try a new antenna design. Would a 1/2 wave quad loop work as opposed to a full size one? My neighbors do not like the vertical on the roof so I am trying for a little direction and gain while keeping it small. Any help is welcome.


John J. Nistico
911 Electric Inc.
516.325-8993
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