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"Dave" wrote in message news "Sal M. Onella" wrote in message ... "Dave" wrote in message ... "Art Unwin" wrote in message ... Well the idea of 1 inch mesh was a bum idea. I should have kept to my own thinking. When transmitters have holes in the casing of 1 inch diameter will be the time I will use such large holes. Will now have to take it of and replace with aluminum window mesh. The present mesh has no idication of working in any sence of the word Art let me give you a hint... its not the mesh that is the problem. The theoretical gain of a dish is expressed as (9.87 times D-squared) / (wavelength-squared), where D is the dish diameter. If you have a 3 meter dish and you're working 10m, I calculate the gain as less than unity. Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parabolic_antenna Even then, the efficiency of the dish is assumed to be 100% -- which it never is. One limitation is the effectiveness of illuminating the entire surface of the dish uniformly. How can you do that at HF? You need a compact illuminator at the focal point of the dish but HF doesn't lend itself to such gyrations. I think you should not consider a dish for HF. It works only for wavelengths that are small, compared to the dish size. Don't fight the math. what do you get for gain when you use it on 160m like art is doing? OK, a 3 meter dish at 160m: Numerator is 9.87 times 3-squared = 88.83 Denominator is 160-squared = 25600 The quotient is the nominal power gain = 0.00347 In technical terms, this equals a fart in a windstorm. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- BTW, to validate the formula for a practical dish, plug in the values for the same 3-meter dish, but use C-band TVRO freqs around 4 GHz. Take the log of the quotient, multiply by 10 and you get close the customary 40dB gain associated with those backyard beauties. (I just got rid of mine this year; the new owner wants to try EME at 1.2 GHz.) "Sal" (KD6VKW) |
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On Dec 30, 12:38*am, "Sal M. Onella"
wrote: "Dave" wrote in message news "Sal M. Onella" wrote in message ... "Dave" wrote in message .. . "Art Unwin" wrote in message ... Well the idea of 1 inch mesh was a bum idea. I should have kept to my own thinking. When transmitters have holes in the casing of 1 inch diameter will be the time I will use such large holes. Will now have to take it of and replace with aluminum window mesh. *The present mesh has no idication of working in any sence of the word Art let me give you a hint... its not the mesh that is the problem. The theoretical gain of a dish is expressed as (9.87 times D-squared) / (wavelength-squared), where D is the dish diameter. *If you have a 3 meter dish and you're working 10m, I calculate the gain as less than unity. Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parabolic_antenna Even then, the efficiency of the dish is assumed to be 100% -- which it never is. *One limitation is the effectiveness of illuminating the entire surface of the dish uniformly. *How can you do that at HF? *You need a compact illuminator at the focal point of the dish but HF doesn't lend itself to such gyrations. I think you should not consider a dish for HF. *It works only for wavelengths that are small, compared to the dish size. *Don't fight the math. what do you get for gain when you use it on 160m like art is doing? OK, a 3 meter dish at 160m: Numerator is 9.87 times 3-squared *= *88.83 Denominator is 160-squared *= *25600 The quotient is the nominal power gain *= *0.00347 In technical terms, this equals a fart in a windstorm. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- BTW, to validate the formula for a practical dish, plug in the values for the same 3-meter dish, but use C-band TVRO freqs around 4 GHz. Take the log of the quotient, multiply by 10 and you get close the customary 40dB gain associated with those backyard beauties. *(I just got rid of mine this year; the new owner wants to try EME at 1.2 GHz.) "Sal" (KD6VKW) Sal Are you using formula based on phasing i.e. has a focal point? If so that is not applicable to CP (circular polarisation) antennas One is a broardside radiator and the other is a axial or end fire radiator. BIG BIG difference. If you study the use of reflectors with helix antennas you will see that all reflectors used are straight sided whether as a flat plate, cupped or as in one instance conical for the length of the antenna. The parabala is based on inter inductive coupling of a dipole so the parabola reflects at maximum current amplitude., The helix reflector is not based on coupling but the true mechanical impact of particles which is vastly different. It is wonderful when you use formulas but it is always best to initial perform the calculation from first principles to ensure that the formula is applicable where you intend to use it I have removed my dish and have replaced it with a sheath an aproach that has already been used for CP radiators. Art |
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"Art Unwin" wrote in message ... The parabala [sic] is based on inter inductive coupling of a dipole so the parabola reflects at maximum current amplitude. Plane wave reflection from a parabola doesn't have a discrete current maximum, per se. You are not describing an antenna element whose current is maximum at the feed point, etc, etc. The helix reflector is not based on coupling but the true mechanical impact of particles which is vastly different. Maybe true, maybe not. Irrelevant either way. No 160m helix antennas. ... it is always best to initial perform the calculation from first principles to ensure that the formula is applicable where you intend to use it. I did that, it was, and I'm grateful to have your support. "Sal" |
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On Dec 30, 9:41*pm, "Sal M. Onella"
wrote: "Art Unwin" wrote in message ... The parabala [sic] is based on inter inductive coupling of a dipole so the parabola reflects at maximum current amplitude. Plane wave reflection from a parabola doesn't have a discrete current maximum, per se. *You are not describing an antenna element whose current is maximum at the feed point, etc, etc. That was not my intention. I am pointing to the use of a parabola reflector as used with a planar design such as a dipole placed at the focal point to provide the required phase change for reflection. ala best possible coupling to achiev e desired effect The helix reflector is not based on coupling but the true mechanical impact of particles which is vastly different. Maybe true, maybe not. *Irrelevant either way. *No 160m helix antennas. If you review the works of Kraus and written thesis on different types of helix design including the addition of multiple studs you will note that all reflector surface are linear and where the sheath style reflector provided maximum gain. Because of the condensed volume of designs based upon equilibrium top band frequencies as well as broadcast and below frequences are available in a rotatable manner for directivity. By the way my antenna is based on equilibrium ( how many times have I stated that on this newsgroup?) which ruled out the standard helical design as it is NOT in equilibrium ... it is always best to initial perform the calculation from first principles *to ensure that the formula is applicable where you intend to use it. I did that, it was, and I'm grateful to have your support. Sal I don't think you did that The parabolic reflector is a design to be used in concert with planar designs only. I used a parabolic initially for temporary experimental purposes only as I did not find any data of it's use. As cup style reflectors have proven gain figures for NON planar axial radiation radiators that would seem the obvious way to go at the moment "Sal" Interesting thoughts tho Regards Art |
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