NLO X-dipole. Far field simulations, 20m.

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NLO X-Dipole: Far-field simulations; 20m band.
(Calculations performed using EZNEC+ v5.0)

Centre-fed long-wire
(Simple dipole feed):

N and S wires driven.
E and W wires unconnected.

Model: x45dipole2.ez (simulation frequency set to 14.1MHz).
Max gain is at ±38° from wire direction.

Slice through the direction marked in red

Splayed dipole feed:

N and W wires connected.
S and E wires conneceted.

Model: x45splay2.ez (simulation frequency set to 14.2MHz).

Slice through the SW - NE direction.

David W Knight 2008.