Antennas Direct (Old ) DB-4 4-Bay Bowtie with Reflector analyzed using 4nec2. Dimensions per mclapp's 4nec2 file with holl_ands modifications to adjust AGT=1 and various FR & RP statements: http://www.frontiernet.net/~mclapp/Antennas/Computer%20Models/
Whisker Length=6.17-in, BowInner-Inner=7.85-in, BowInner-Outer=7.9-in, Tine Separation=1.2-in, Feedline Separation=1.8-in, Hop=1.0-in. Two Reflectors: 12.7"x18.9" at Reflector-to-Bowtie Separation=4-in.
Raw Gain falls off on lowest frequencies. High SWR on low and mid frequencies.
NOTE: d510d180's parameterized 4nec2 model for the DB-4 can be found here (using variable SYmbols): http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=15782728
Date(s): 11 Dec 2011. Album by holl_ands. 1 - 20 of 20 Total. 5234 Visits.
enlarge 162KB, 720x1024 1 A-D DB-4 4-Bay Bowtie with Reflector 3D View
enlarge 309KB, 847x1024 2 A-D DB-4 4-Bay Bowtie with Reflector Front View [1 big box = 2.5-inches]
enlarge 92KB, 328x1024 3 A-D DB-4 4-Bay Bowtie with Reflector Side View [1 big box = 2.5-inches]
enlarge 152KB, 1152x584 4 A-D DB-4 4-Bay Bowtie with Reflector UHF Raw Gain - Falls off on low frequencies
enlarge 175KB, 1152x584 5 A-D DB-4 4-Bay Bowtie with Reflector UHF SWR (300-ohms) is High in low-mid band.