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Old September 21st 07, 04:47 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Dave Oldridge Dave Oldridge is offline
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Default Probably a stupid question, but...

"Dave" wrote in
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Anyone have any idea as to the probable performance characteristics of
two whip 40" whip antennas mounted approx. six inches apart, and used
for receiving shortwave, primarily between 6 MHz and 12 MHz? Would
they be more receptive to a signal approaching f/b, as opposed to s/s?
Just wondering... Hoping someone can offer some advice as to whether
they would be in any way directional.


If they are simply in parallel, they would not have much directivity. But
if one were to be phase-inverted with respect the other, there would be a
strong null along the bisector of the line joining them.

The gain at 9mhz is on the order of -30dbi, though so you will need a good
receiver or even a preamp.


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