On Mon, 19 Nov 2001 "Tom Rauch" <w8ji@akorn.net> writes:
>
>
> What I need to do is first lay out long wide-spaced antennas.
> Typical antennas are 800 feet long in a straight line, and 400 feet
> apart broadside. I have to get the endfire stagger and length within
> a few dozen feet to prevent pattern degradation, and that is tougher
> than it seems when the ground is a little hilly and the view is
> obstructed. The exact direction is less important than making an
> accurate rectangle.
> Tom, W8JI
One way to get accurate rectangles is to lay them out with the aid
of a common diagonal and equal length (no-stretch) opposing sides.
Perhaps some #18 or #20 wire could be used.
Sounds like a LOT of walking!
Tom N4KG
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