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Fezziwig · 5th Oct 2013, 9:59 am

Can't see how an X can have much gain over a dipole?? Most of the current is near the feed point where there is not much spacing to the reflector. It is type of aerial only really ever used for Band I and not seen since. An H would be much better.

5th Oct 2013, 9:59 am	#44
Fezziwig Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Flitshire, UK. Posts: 35	Re: 405-Line VHF Aerials in 2013 Can't see how an X can have much gain over a dipole?? Most of the current is near the feed point where there is not much spacing to the reflector. It is type of aerial only really ever used for Band I and not seen since. An H would be much better.