Hello John. After reading the blogs, it looks like the "L" would be the preferred choice because it gives one both high as well as low radiation angles. Now, I also have a Titan Gap vertical and would like to ask you a few observations about it. I have had mine about 6yrs. now and it is mounted about 8ft. off the ground. I have found that I had to extend the counterpoise "wire" using the supplied nylon string a considerable amount to the point where it actually droops about 18" between the radial supports. The latest thing I discovered by accident is, where the instructions indicate to route the yellow coax leading from the vertical at right angles, I always had a 1:3:1 SWR as read right at the base of the antenna, when I brought the yellow coax next to the mounting pole, routing it down the length of the pole, the SWR then went way down, so I taped it their. Have you had similar issues?
-------------- Original message from John King <[email protected]>: --------------
Since the response to my previous email was not voluminous, I will pose a more
> direct question for my edification.
> What is the difference in the radiation pattern and angle of radiation between
> the folded unipole and the inverted L?
>
> Is there an advantage to having the folded unipole over the inverted L?
> Is the difference merely ease and convenience of feeding the tower via folded wires as opposed to feeding it, at the base, with extension wire attached near
> the top to make it an inverted L?
> Would the inverted L provide both low and high angles of radiation and greater
> efficiency due to longer length?
> I am in the middle of an antenna project , re-establishing my antennas since Hurricane Gustav left me with only a GAP Titan Vertical. That is the reason for
> my persistent queries. Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW
>
>
>
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