starman wrote:

"Mark S. Holden" wrote:
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As for being able to rotate the Wellbrook loops, my understanding is
you're not likely to notice a difference on HF bands.

I thought so too but I've seen of reports to the contrary.


I suppose if you're serious about chasing DX the cost of a dual axis rotor
system would be small compared to the money you could toss at a radio upgrade.

Personally, I think it would be slick to do a dual axis rotor system with a yagi
for radio astronomy.

Mark S. Holden wrote:
starman wrote:

"Mark S. Holden" wrote:
snip
As for being able to rotate the Wellbrook loops, my understanding
is
you're not likely to notice a difference on HF bands.

I thought so too but I've seen of reports to the contrary.


I suppose if you're serious about chasing DX the cost of a dual axis
rotor
system would be small compared to the money you could toss at a radio
upgrade.

Personally, I think it would be slick to do a dual axis rotor system
with a yagi
for radio astronomy.

I'd say that if you're chasing MW DX the rotor is an absolute 'must
have'; but I wouldn't say this where SW DX is concerned. I was sort of
hoping that the antenna would have directional characteristics above,
say, 4500 khz; but it sure doesn't seem to, at least in my location and
listening conditions. I guess I'll just have to resign myself to an
excellent omnidirectional antenna... .

Steve

"Mark S. Holden" wrote:

Personally, I think it would be slick to do a dual axis rotor system with a yagi
for radio astronomy.

That's the ticket!