Hi-VHF Vertical Folded Dipole analyzed using 4nec2. It provides a TRUE OMNI-Directional Azimuthal Pattern, but ONLY for Vertical and Circular/Elliptical Polarized signals.
Fol. analysis assumed fol. Dimensions: L2=27.5 ' Folded Dipole Overall Element Length FW=2.0 ' Distance between Folded Dipole Elements RACT=0.2845 ' Radius (inches) for Driven Element is Standard Type M 1/2-in O.D. Copper Tubing
Dimensions for other Diameter Tubing and it's effect on SWR can be found in the analysis for Hi-VHF Folded Dipole for Horizontal Polarized signals, as well as a DIY Construction Example: http://imageevent.com/holl_ands/loops/folded Note that it's the SAME Antenna, except oriented Vertical or Horizontally.
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