Phased arrays are fun to play around with (on the 2-meter band especially)
You can experiment using physically manageable components.
You can switch elements phasing by using different lengths of feedline
its interesting - a good hobby in a hobby

"David Harper" wrote in message
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I had a simple question in regards to phased array antenna patterns.
If a phased array is trying to send a narrow beam in a specific
direction, how do the other side lobes get reduced and/or eliminated?
Are the individual antenna transmitters/elements not omnidirectional
themselves? If not, what are the characteristics of their patterns?

I ask this because I'm trying to understand how tracking radars can
send narrow beams in the desired direction without significant
secondary lobes to interfere with returns from the desired lobe.

Thanks in advance for any insight!
Dave


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