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Yeah...

Well, three things you could do:

1. Make the reflector longer and totally re-do the whole spreader thing (a pain).
2. Lengthen the reflector using a stub.
3. Shorten it enough to make it a director (also a pain).

I'd vote for 2. And I bet you the 1/4 wave transformer will do the trick for you then.

I guess a 4th thing would be to load the reflector with a coil (Maco does that with their V Quad), which would be an interesting experiement, but the stub would be easier, and just tie it back toward the mast or along one of the spreaders. An analyzer or a noise bridge would help, but you can always just give it your best guess.

You're doing some neat stuff-- and all at once!

Rick

[QUOTE="RickC., post: 141187, member: 9297"] Yeah... Well, three things you could do: 1. Make the reflector longer and totally re-do the whole spreader thing (a pain). 2. Lengthen the reflector using a stub. 3. Shorten it enough to make it a director (also a pain). I'd vote for 2. And I bet you the 1/4 wave transformer will do the trick for you then. I guess a 4th thing would be to load the reflector with a coil (Maco does that with their V Quad), which would be an interesting experiement, but the stub would be easier, and just tie it back toward the mast or along one of the spreaders. An analyzer or a noise bridge would help, but you can always just give it your best guess. You're doing some neat stuff-- and all at once! Rick [/QUOTE]

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