"Hal Rosser" wrote in message
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"Tom Horne" wrote in message
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Is it possible to ask questions here without triggering an arcane debate
about competing views of theory. I'm about to find out. I asked earlier
in another thread what measuring instruments I would need to have the use
of in order to compare the effective radiated power of different
antennas. As near as I can tell there was no answer.
Tom Horne, W3TDH

A Field strength meter can be used to compare relative output of antennas.

Well, in addition to a field strength meter, some low low power source
hooked onto to your antenna may help so you don't have to drive all over the
country side. I used an MFJ antenna Analyzer, some string, and a tape
measure, to 'map-out' on a graph locations of equal field strength.
Just have to watch out for your body affecting the signal pattern.