I've suggested before that it should be possible to attach something
like a Softrock to a drone along with a small 3-axis sampling antenna.
The output could either be stored in memory or fed real time back to the
ground via some sort of link. The drone could be programmed via GPS (or
simply positioned via a tether) to run concentric circles around any
existing antenna in place at it's normal location to plot the radiation
pattern. The result would take into account not only the antenna itself
but also the impact of its surroundings (terrain, buildings, other
antennas).
I don't think it would take too much engineering or cost to put
something like this together, but I suspect that not many people would
be willing to pay to cover the hassle of doing so. Maybe cell tower
owners ...
I still think it's an interesting idea, though.
73,
Dave AB7E
On 1/5/2016 8:05 AM, Chris wrote:
## whats needed is a ham version of consumer reports.
Jim VE7RF
Steve and Ward's Tribander comparison book is the closest thing we have. Too
bad it's so much work to set up a fair antenna test range; I would love to see
dozens of antennas compared. Of course, it could put some people out of
business....
Chris
KF7P
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