Re: [IRCA] EWE Antenna Formulas

[Nick Hall-Patch <nhp@xxxxxxxx>]

At 04:02 07/06/2007, you wrote:
>Hi James,
>
>I believe the "formula" is more like a length to
>height ratio - 5 to 1. For example 150' length to 30
>ft height. I use impedance transformers and I have
>found that in areas of poor ground conditions (here in
>the Rocky Mountains) I run a counterpoise ground wire
>on the surface of the ground. That seems to help
>directivity. Quite frankly, the EWE antenna is a
>wonderful antenna.


http://members.aol.com/amhits/termloop.htm

shows Bruce Conti's "Superloop", close to what Craig is describing, I 
believe.  Bruce swears by it.

And, James, do you have Floyd Koontz' original article on the 
Ewe?   He did address the size issue somewhat.

best wishes,

Nick



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Nick Hall-Patch
Victoria, B.C.
Canada

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