Paul, Let me refer you to a 2014 Dayton Contest University presentation by Frank W3LPL.
This presentation is titled: "Receiving Antennas" and is posted on the Contest University website here: http://www.contestuniversity.com/main/page_files.html This presentation answers all of your stated questions and more. 73, Bill N3RR -----Original Message----- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Paul DeWitte Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 8:01 PM To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Topband: 4SQ vs. 8 circle rcv I am not a regular on here so this may have been discussed before. How does the 4 SQ rcv array compare to the 8 circle array? How many directions can the 4 SQ be aimed? I have several beverages. Would the 4 SQ out perform them? Thanks in advance, 73 Paul K9OT _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2016.0.7294 / Virus Database: 4489/11383 - Release Date: 01/12/16 _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband