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The formulas for calculating T2FD dimensions are as follows.

1. The length of each leg ("A'') from the center is equal to 50,000 divided by the lowest desired operating frequency (in kHz) and then multiplied by 3.28. The answer is in feet.

2. The spacing between radiating wires ("B") is equal to 3000 divided by the lowest desired operating frequency (in kHz) and then multiplied by 3.28. The answer is in feet.

3. The sloping angle for a non­directional pattern should be on the order of 30, but 20–40 is acceptable.

Example:
To design a T2FD for the center of the 90 meter band (3300 kHz) and up:

Desired frequency

Spacing

Leg "A"

(50.000 / 3300) x 3.28

49.70 feet

Leg "B"

(3000 / 3300) x 3.28

2.98 feet

Total length of the antenna would be 99.4 feet (2 x 49.7), and the width would be 2.98 feet ("B").

The total wire used to complete the loop equals 204.76 feet (4 x 49.7) + (2 x 2.98).


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