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 18.1MHz to reproduce patterns shown).
Max gain is at ±17° from wire direction.

Splayed dipole feed

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

Model: x45splay2.ez
(set freq. to 18.1MHz to reproduce pattern shown).