[UK-CONTEST] Antenna for SSB field day

[Nigel Newby]

I just wonder if you are a lawyer. Technical question?????
 It states in the rules, one antenna which must be a single element. I think 
that is quite clear. A fan type dipole will have more that one element, some 
of which will radiate even if they are not on the desired band.
 So get the ATU out, as you have a doublet to make.

 Nubsey G0VDZ


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob Hall M0RBY" <m0rby at waylock.co.uk>
To: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 11:35 PM
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] Antenna for SSB field day


> Hi,
>
>
>
> Hello all, I am new to the list and, potentially a convert to contesting. 
> A
> question that I have is regarding the antenna; this is my first contest 
> ever
> and I have been charged with sorting the antenna out. We will be operating
> in the restricted section and the rules state that we can have one antenna
> which must be a single element.
>
>
>
> My question is, does a fan dipole count here as a single element given 
> that
> only one element is resonant per band? We have had a few lively
> conversations about this at our club with some claiming that the cobwebb 
> is
> "single element" for similar reasons! If not, then I am happy to shove up 
> a
> doublet and pop an ATU in there. We are keen to enter the contest in fair
> spirit so I'd like to get it right before embarking on the work.
>
>
>
> 73, Rob M0RBY
>
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