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 (patterns shown occur when simulation frequency is set to 24.9MHz).
Max gain is at ±17° from wire direction.

Slice through the direction marked in red

Splayed dipole feed

N and W wires joined.
S and E wires joined.

Model: x45splay2.ez
(at 24.9MHz).