I want to build a 4 square. I will probably use commercial verticals.
Questions:
I'm leaning toward Gladiator top loaded antennas. Opinions?
Alternatives?
Phased or parasitic? Opinions/experiences from anyone who has
experience with either/both please.
If phased, I'm aware of ComTek phasing box. Any others
available?
The main reason I'm doing this is receive. I have just enough
room for the 4-square but not enough for decent Beverages. I also
have
highlines next door. Will gain/FB ratio advantages
of 4-sq. as RX ant. be negated by the vertical polarization, in
terms
of S/N ratio? I know this depends on many variables. I'm just
asking for opinions from those who can compare RX
performance of a 4-Sq. to other RX antennas. My noise level is
consistently S9 on my Inv.-L and Inv.-V, S1-3 on my 290'
Beverages.
Reply direct please.
WA9IRV - Ron
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