I failed to mention that W1FV was the original designer whose work was published in NCJ. My apologies for that!
73 Jim ab3cv On Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 2:34 PM Jim Miller <j...@jtmiller.com> wrote: > Thanks to Steve's, VE6WZ, excellent YouTube videos, I decided to tackle a > better RX antenna. I've been using a 2 element array phased by an NCC-2 > which is better than what I've had in the past (BOG, K9AY) but I wanted > better. > > After evaluating my space available and finding it too small I asked my > neighbor for seasonal use of their adjoining lot and they graciously > agreed! My N, NW and W elements are on their property. > > Steve's videos include KiCad files for the combiner and preamps and he was > very helpful by email with any of my questions. > > I just completed the array last night and got it on the air and I was > astonished by how well it worked. > > Of course it isn't going to create signals out of thin air but it is much > quieter due to better RDF and the front to back is very impressive. Strong > signals on the waterfall just disappear when the antenna is reversed! > > I'm very happy to get such an improved antenna for 80 and 160 in a 120ft > diameter circle! > > As a bonus I use it with PSTRotator and a USB controlled relay box so no > manual switch box is required on my desk. Just a mouse click selects the > desired direction or it can track my logger automatically. > > FYI, most of the cost is in the aluminum, the combiner and preamps were > pretty cheap to build. > > Many thanks to VE6WZ!! > > 73 > > jim ab3cv > > > > > _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector