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1. Topband: 4sq vs SAL 30 Mkii in a forest (score: 1)
Author: Mike Fischer <mikebfischer@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:56:03 -0800
Hi all, newb to the topband 160 reflector here so thank you for any coaching or corrections on protocol I live on a heavily forested (douglas firs - almost all of which are 100+) piece of land. I hav
/archives//html/Topband/2019-02/msg00180.html (6,838 bytes)

2. Re: Topband: 4sq vs SAL 30 Mkii in a forest (score: 1)
Author: Mpridesti via Topband <topband@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:20:57 -0500
Would be interested in responses to this query as well. Am planning to erect the 4 el Hi Z with 80 ft spacing in a forested area. Trees are a mix of hard and soft wood. Average heights are 70 ft. Gut
/archives//html/Topband/2019-02/msg00182.html (8,151 bytes)

3. Topband: 4sq vs SAL 30 Mkii in a forest (score: 1)
Author: Lee STRAHAN <k7tjr@msn.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:55:57 +0000
Since the inception of the Hi-Z antenna products we have recommended that the elements be distant from foliage by at least 5 feet clearance. We have also recommended that tall trees be 10 feet away f
/archives//html/Topband/2019-02/msg00185.html (7,853 bytes)

4. Re: Topband: 4sq vs SAL 30 Mkii in a forest (score: 1)
Author: "John Kaufmann" <john.kaufmann@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 19:01:25 -0500
I have an 8-circle array in the woods. The tallest trees in my area are about 60-70 feet, so your trees might be larger and denser than mine. However, my system works very well, judging by the fact t
/archives//html/Topband/2019-02/msg00186.html (9,501 bytes)

5. Re: Topband: 4sq vs SAL 30 Mkii in a forest (score: 1)
Author: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists@subich.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 19:44:25 -0500
I would recommend looking into the YCCC "9 circle" (or "5 square") array. Even though the kits are no longer available boards appear to be available from the PI4CC group. The vertical arrays are les
/archives//html/Topband/2019-02/msg00187.html (9,279 bytes)

6. Re: Topband: 4sq vs SAL 30 Mkii in a forest (score: 1)
Author: Lee STRAHAN <k7tjr@msn.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 04:15:05 +0000
Joe and all, Looking at the YCCC plots show all back lobes on 160 meters to be right at 20 dB down. The Hi-Z 4-square as shipped has only 2 side lobes and both are at 20 dB down with a notch directly
/archives//html/Topband/2019-02/msg00188.html (11,069 bytes)

7. Re: Topband: 4sq vs SAL 30 Mkii in a forest (score: 1)
Author: cqtestk4xs--- via Topband <topband@contesting.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 04:58:58 +0000 (UTC)
I have  had both. First, the SAL-30 is currently being used at my station and hears considerably better than my 160 vertical.  It exhibits F/B somewhere around 15-20 dBs on 160.  It is located about
/archives//html/Topband/2019-02/msg00189.html (13,154 bytes)

8. Re: Topband: 4sq vs SAL 30 Mkii in a forest (score: 1)
Author: "John Harden, D.M.D." <jhdmd@bellsouth.net>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 06:05:40 -0500
My Hi-Z 8 is located in a flood plain down the hill and across the creek in a large city lot here in Atlanta. Being there it is below and away from most noise sources. It has provided consistent good
/archives//html/Topband/2019-02/msg00190.html (14,893 bytes)


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