Norman Lockyer Observatory Radio Group

Centre-fed long-wire
(Simple dipole feed)

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

Model: x45dipole2.ez (Set simulation frequency to 29MHz to reproduce patterns shown).
Max gain is at ±19° 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
(pattern shown occurs when simulation frequency is set to 29MHz).