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Old June 22nd 08, 11:14 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Why don't every American have this aerial ? It is beyond Big !


"Dave" wrote us
For these loops, they are quoting a front-to-back ratio of 6dB. I was unaware that loops HAD a
front-to-back ratio.
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Ian


which side is the front? i wonder if art had anything with designing these?



The front is at the halfside where the gammamatch is attached. So you point the
thing with its sides closest to the gammamatcher. 6 dB is a power increase of 4 times
gentlemen ! The are available in three sizes. It stays on your mind, doesn't it ?