2 elements Half Square antenna, 40 Meters band

Tuned but not yet tested as efficiency. Will do it during CQ WW CW contest 2024.

Due to terrain configuration, is somehow tilted.

Hardware

  • 2o meters long.
  • 6 meters apart.
  • 11 meters above ground.
  • 1 relay box.

Capabilities

  • Monoband
  • 6.8 dBi @ 20 degrees
  • 1.4 dBi@5 degree
  • 1.2 SWR @ 40 ohms
  • j = 1.1 Ohms 

Features

  • Easy to build
  • About 16 dB F/B ratio
  • Electrically instant E/W switching
  • No radials

CQ WW CW 2024- Tests

Good value for 11 meters height above ground
Test versus known European stations antenna
Not good at all ! will test switching inductors instead shortened coax stubs
an inverted Vee is far better for stations within continent (Europa)
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