For signals that arrive from directions that are in between the main lobe
headings of a 4-square, you will lose up to a few dB of S/N compared to having
8 directions. Whether that matters to you is purely a personal performance vs.
complexity/cost decision. If 90% of what you work is covered by 4 directions,
then 4 directions may be good enough. If you don't want to give up any
performance in any direction, then go for 8 directions. There is no right or
wrong answer.
73, John W1FV
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From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces+john.kaufmann=verizon.net@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Gary K9GS
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2020 3:11 PM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: 8 vs 4 direction 4-SQ?
A couple of companies, LBS and RemoteQTH, have started selling 8 direction 4-
SQ controllers.I'm trying to understand if this would be worthwhile. My
reasoning is that the main lobe is so broad you have the in-between 45 degree
directions covered anyway. Thoughts?73,Gary K9GS
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