Topband: Length of Hi-Z vertical wire

2012-09-27 Thread Gary Smith
I just received the shipment of fiberglass extendible poles today and before I replace my droopy old PVC verticals for the HI-Z 3 ele array. I'm wondering if anyone has experimented with the length of the elements and found better results. I believe the wire is 19' long and wonder if 24'

Topband: Length of Hi-Z vertical wire

2012-09-27 Thread Lee K7TJR
Hi Gary, The length of your element will have no affect on the pattern of your array. The length will affect the absolute output level of the array. For your circumstances it is doubtful adding extra length will help. In only the quietest of locations will the array noise figure approach too