UHF Antennas Direct 91XG modified for TALLER Corner Reflectors analyzed using 4nec2.
Investigations revealed that Ken Nist's model for the Corner Reflector was preventing Python Optimization Scripts from running correctly. To greatly reduce the number of Wires added to the RevF model, I decided to replace the Corner Reflector with a 20 Reflector Rods "equivalent". An all Reflector Rod replacement would also keep wind resistance to a minimum, an important consideration with a much larger "Wind Vane".
THREE versions were analyzed, with only MINOR (0.4 & 0.7 dB) Raw Gain improvements:
a) 91XG RevF version with Ken Nist's Corner Reflector replaced by 20 Reflector Rods to verify that results are in general agreement.
UHF Raw Gain = 11.2 dBi (470 MHz) to 16.6 dBi (698 MHz), F/R Ratio Minimum = 24.2 dB and SWR under 2.3.
b) 91XG RevF version with 6 Reflector Rods added with roughly same separation as originals along a +/- 48-degree line.
UHF Raw Gain = 11.6 dBi (470 MHz) to 16.7 dBi (698 MHz), F/R Ratio Minimum = 24.5 dB and SWR under 2.3.
c) 91XG RevF version with 12 Reflector Rods added.
UHF Raw Gain = 11.9 dBi (470 MHz) to 16.8 dBi (698 MHz), F/R Ratio Minimum = 25.8 dB and SWR under 2.3.
Date(s): 23 Aug 2013. Album by holl_ands. 1 - 30 of 30 Total. 5059 Visits.
enlarge 109KB, 1024x724 1 UHF 91XG - Original Corner Reflector=20RR 3D View
enlarge 263KB, 882x1024 2 UHF 91XG - Original Corner Reflector=20RR Front View [1 large square = 2.5 inches]
enlarge 113KB, 1152x423 3 UHF 91XG - Original Corner Reflector=20RR Top View [1 large square = 12.5 inches]
enlarge 190KB, 1018x1024 4 UHF 91XG - Original Corner Reflector=20RR 3D View DETAIL
enlarge 247KB, 1024x758 5 UHF 91XG - Original Corner Reflector=20RR Side View DETAIL [1 large square = 2.5 inches]
enlarge 333KB, 1018x1024 6 UHF 91XG - Original Corner Reflector=20RR Top View DETAIL [1 large square = 1.25 inches]
enlarge 191KB, 1152x686 7 UHF 91XG - Original Corner Reflector=20RR UHF Raw Gain = 11.2 to 16.6 dBi F/R Ratio Minimum = 24.2 dB
enlarge 200KB, 1152x686 8 UHF 91XG - Original Corner Reflector=20RR UHF SWR (300-ohms) Under 2.3