Forum: FM Fool Discussion/Database Updates
24-Jan-2012, 6:47 AM
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Theoretically, the fundamental idea is...
Theoretically, the fundamental idea is workable... but like an any other mobile radio, you'll usually want an antenna that's omnidirectional. The bi-quad you've linked to is a uni-directional...
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Forum: FM Fool Discussion/Database Updates
20-Jan-2012, 8:22 PM
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Replies: 29
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Sorry about that, I offer the modeling software...
Sorry about that, I offer the modeling software code for any who may be interested in it. I hope the attached graphics may be helpful in visualizing the changes to the radiation/receiving pattern as...
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Forum: FM Fool Discussion/Database Updates
19-Jan-2012, 6:16 AM
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Replies: 29
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Comparison of 1/4 vs 5/8 radiation patterns
Here is a 3D model view of the radiation patterns of the common 1/4 wave whip compared to the theoretical radiation pattern of a 5/8 wavelength base loaded whip.
Both are simulated over perfect...
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Forum: FM Fool Discussion/Database Updates
18-Jan-2012, 6:45 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 47,024
As I suspected, the "antenna" shown on Youtube...
As I suspected, the "antenna" shown on Youtube and in the drawing has extremely high SWR (in excess of 2000:1) in the FM broadcast band which means it will simply reflect almost all of the signal...
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Forum: FM Fool Discussion/Database Updates
18-Jan-2012, 6:41 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 47,024
4NEC2 model of YouTube semi-fractal
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SY WR=#16
SY DEX=0
SY PLS=0.0254
SY DESEGL=0.0254
SY DEPCGZ=0.1016
GW 1 5 DEX PLS/2 DEPCGZ/2 DEX (PLS/2)+cos(30)*DESEGL (DEPCGZ/2)+sin(30)*DESEGL WR...
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Forum: FM Fool Discussion/Database Updates
18-Jan-2012, 2:57 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 47,024
If I can find time in the next few days, I'll...
If I can find time in the next few days, I'll model the drawing in 4NEC2. I'll have to estimate some dimensions since they're not provided.
Without modeling anything though, this looks like a UHF...
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Forum: FM Fool Discussion/Database Updates
17-Jan-2012, 5:47 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 47,024
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Forum: FM Fool Discussion/Database Updates
11-Jan-2012, 3:12 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 47,024
With a well tuned, custom built collinear, you...
With a well tuned, custom built collinear, you would be doing quite well if you achieved 6 dB gain compared to the stock antenna. That would theoretically let you receive the same signal strength at...
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Forum: FM Fool Discussion/Database Updates
8-Jan-2012, 5:15 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 47,024
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Forum: FM Fool Discussion/Database Updates
8-Jan-2012, 3:56 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 47,024
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Forum: FM Fool Discussion/Database Updates
8-Jan-2012, 1:41 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 47,024
For FM reception in motion, the stock 'whip'...
For FM reception in motion, the stock 'whip' antenna on most vehicles is at or near resonance and is a very good antenna for the application. In theory you could look at 5/8th wave and collinear...
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