[BC] Kinstar vertical radiation patterns

[Paul Christensen]

> Lastly, I was fascinated by the simulation of a three-element in-line DA 
> in
> which the two end elements didn't require top loads extending 
> perpendicular
> to the array axis. Can anyone explain why only the center element required 
> a
> "full" top load?

>From the report, it appears a change in top loading was required to reduce 
the effects of mutual coupling between the horizontal top-hat elements which 
would otherwise distort the pattern.  I don't see any clue where this was 
actually attempted beyond NEC modeling.

Paul


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