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Old 7-Apr-2021, 12:36 AM   #16
rabbit73
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Originally Posted by beebo89 View Post
Oh, I get it. I saw the 2 stacked folded dipole you posted. I did not realize that that was the optimal way to go with folded dipoles, similar to a small antenna is good, a bigger antenna is better. Making it with 2 instead of 4 will be easier and quicker. Thanks for all the help, it is greatly appreciated.
In theory, it is possible to make a coax phasing harness for 4 stacked ordinary dipoles, but it is quite involved. Different types of coax are used and they must be cut to specific lengths according to frequency to make 1/4 wave matching transformers.



It is also possible to construct a power divider. Here is one for 2 antennas; one can also be made for 4 antennas.



https://www.qsl.net/dk7zb/Stacking/splitter.htm

I tried to pick an easier way for you.
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