On 5/2/2016 6:30 PM, Bob K6UJ wrote:
I am considering installing an F12,80M coil loaded, rotatable dipole on top of my antenna mast at 105 feet. I have an 80M vertical with 4 elevated radials now. What is your opinion on the 80M rotatable dipole at 105 feet versus my 80M vertical.... (for DX) 105 feet would be thanks, Bob K6UJ
I A/B'ed an inverted vee with 120 degree apex angle with apex at 130 feet with a ground mounted 1/4 wave vertical with a very extensive ground plane. On DX signals, it was a toss up. On NVIS signals, the vee was about an S-unit better, but a lower vee was even better than that. This was for transmit. On receive, my experience is that dipoles are usually better than verticals. I've never seen a case where a vertical was better. Rick N6RK _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
