Re: [IRCA] EWE Antenna Formulas

[C B <bevdxer@xxxxxxxxx>]

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.

Craig Barnes
Wondervu, CO

--- James Niven <niven43@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 
> 
> Hi All,
>    
>   Just curious, I have been looking on the internet
> for formulas for making EWE's different sizes and
> have not found anything to date.
>    
>   My question is this;
>   All the EWE's we see appear to be 10-12 high on
> the legs and 25-50 foot long on the top wire. I know
> this seems to be standard, but is it a case of just
> playing with the different heights and lenghts to
> see what the performance is like or is there a
> formula to follow?
>    
>   For a dipole 492/freq is the formula here, what
> about for EWE's?
>    
>   As of Wednesday this week I will have a new DX
> location. My wife and I will be moving down to Cedar
> Creek, South East of Austin, Texas in Bastrop
> county. We have purchased 1 acre there. The block is
> heavily wooded so I will need to do a little
> clearing or thinning out of the trees and under
> growth. The move is to be closer to work in Austin. 
>    
>   I will be interested to contact any other DXers in
> the area for get togethers and listening sessions.
> Please feel free to contatct me.
>    
>   Also I pose another question;
>   I beleive this topic was covered sometime back on
> this list, but I will ask again. I am looking for an
> appealing method for bringing wires in the radio
> shack through a wall. Something the wife will be
> happy with also.
>    
>   Thanks for the replies.
>    
>   James Niven
>   Moody, Texas
>   soon to be Cedar Creek, Texas 78612
>   
>  
> 
> 
> James Niven
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