Norman Lockyer Observatory Radio Group

GB2NLO G0AXC

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NLO crossed-wire antenna. Far-field simulations for 20m

(14 - 14.35 MHz)

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


DWK 2008