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Old September 30th 06, 07:36 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Alan Peake Alan Peake is offline
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Richard Harrison wrote:
Alan, VK2ADB wrote:
"It all looks very promising on the computer but I`d be interested in
real-world exerience."

Don`t worry. I`ve erected many rhombics. They were all astisfactory and
very forgiving. Most were about 4 or 5 wavelengths on a side (leg) and
they were about twice as long as wide. They all worked well over a wide
range of frequencies. It`s just a terminated transmission line with a
big spread in the middle so it will radiate. Matching is a cinch.

Best regards, Richard Harrison, KB5WZI


Well, I'll give one a try. I can get four 15m poles at a reasonable
price (I've planted hundreds of pine trees on the property but the
tallest is only 25' so far and not where I need them - should have
planned that a bit better!!)
What sort of feed arrangement did you use?
Alan