[TowerTalk] 80 Meter Delta Loop

[john at kk9a.com]

What makes you believe that you have a poor ground?  A vertical array with
an elevated counterpoise is still ground dependent so it if works well for
you perhaps your ground is better than you think!

It has been a while since I looked at a standard 4 square model but I seem
to recall the beamwidth was pretty large.  It would be interesting to
overlay a pattern with closer 3/16 wl spacing and see what difference there
is 45° from the main direction.  Their may not be much difference in that
direction.

 
John KK9A



kq2m wrote:

One antenna that does work well even over poor ground is a 4-square with 
elevated radials, preferably above .05 wavelength in height.  In my case 
I changed to a different design - instead of orienting the elements in a 
1/4 wavelength "box", I use custom designed 3/16 wavelength spacing to 
give a broader pattern which allows me to better hear/work ZS, Southern 
Africa and UA0 when pointed at Europe.

73

Bob, KQ2M