[IRCA] The New Wellbrook K9AY Phased Array

2009-12-21 Thread John H. Bryant
This is just a brief first impression of the new Wellbrook K9AY antenna trhat I am in the process of evaluating. I LOVE IT! Since we have returned to Oklahoma 10 days ago, I've managed to erect both the older first generation ALA100-based Phased Array and the all-new K9AY version. Both

Re: [IRCA] The New Wellbrook K9AY Phased Array

2009-12-21 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks John. How much room is needed for your new K9AY array? The ALA100 needs a lot of room. The new K9AY has interested me, mainly because of the grounding situation. Merry Christmas and the best of DX in the New Year. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager

Re: [IRCA] The New Wellbrook K9AY Phased Array

2009-12-21 Thread John H. Bryant
Patrick, On the new Wellbrook K9AY Phased Array, the separation between the two antennas is still 40 meters or about 133 feet. Add to that the half triangle sticking outside beyond the poles on each end and you've got about 165 to 175' in the directions that you want to look. It is nowhere

Re: [IRCA] The New Wellbrook K9AY Phased Array

2009-12-21 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks John. The only reason I can run the beverage here, is because of the old fence line. I may beable to reconstruct my old beverage to the North, or at least 700-1000 feet. But the room needed for the K9AY Array or the Welbrook would not really fit here. I have the room, but it would stick