VK7RAE Beacons
VK7RAE Beacons
Off air for site maintenance. Down time is unclear at this stage. I'll post updates as available.
Re: VK7RAE Beacons
Hello All,
Would it be possible while the beacons are down to review the use of crossed dipoles on otherwise a good beacons.
I am not sure of the exact configuration but if just a single crossed dipole on 2 meter then I believe most of the power being radiated is lost to space as in a double donut pattern.
Would it be possible to invest in a pair of square loops or a pair of cloverleaf antenna which would flatten out the pattern fully to the horizon.
Many thanks for their existence but never see them here at QF44MT.
Regards
Rob
vk1kw
Would it be possible while the beacons are down to review the use of crossed dipoles on otherwise a good beacons.
I am not sure of the exact configuration but if just a single crossed dipole on 2 meter then I believe most of the power being radiated is lost to space as in a double donut pattern.
Would it be possible to invest in a pair of square loops or a pair of cloverleaf antenna which would flatten out the pattern fully to the horizon.
Many thanks for their existence but never see them here at QF44MT.
Regards
Rob
vk1kw
Re: VK7RAE Beacons
The maintenance work was being done to the site, not to the beacons; it meant disconnecting the power for a few hours. I'll forward VK1KW's suggestion to the beacon owners. All working gain now. Peter
Re: VK7RAE Beacons
Hello
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Bo, OZ2M
At The World's Oldest Beacon OZ7IGY http://www.oz7igy.dk we use Big Wheels a lot with great satisfaction.
Bo, OZ2M