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On 21 Sep 2006 19:09:38 -0700, "art" wrote:


Well this is where I am comming from, I am presently building an
antenna for this winter where I will be communicating with the U.K.
Thus my major lobe needs to be robust between about 10 degtrees and 4
degrees to ensnare most of the communication.

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A parabolic dish about 500 feet across will fit your needs just fine.

Once again, proving how a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. As if
more proof were needed. :-)

Bill, W6WRT