GTV 28-9w

Performance Data and Geometry

Pattern and VSWR

With Ground Gain

Stacking

GTV 28-9w with bent Dipole

27.9 to 28.7 MHz with VSWR < 1:1.2 (Return Loss better -20 dB)

On 28 MHz we should less look for gain but very clean directivity, because if the band is open successful DX more or less comes down to fade out unwanted signals. If we can easily produce a signal that enables us to ping our own echo when twice (!) around the globe with less than 100 watts of output, we may pass on 0.5 dB gain. And when band is closed that little bit would not help at all.

The patterns scattering factor (dt.: Streufaktor) as ratio of all rear and side lobes against the beam lobe is what we should look for in first place.

Note: This is not a beginners Yagi. Like on VHF the bent dipole needs trimming regarding bending angle and final length. Thus you should be able to lower this Yagi for a few times on the mast easily for final trimming.

Design date of issue: 2023.04.30

Current distribution

Performance Data (28.5 MHz, 16 mm el.)


Gain vs. isotr. Rad.  13.6 dBi
Gain vs. Dipole       11.4 dBD
-3 dB E-plane         38.8 deg.
-3 dB H-plane         43.8 deg.
F/B                  -29.7 dB
F/R                  -19.7 dB
Impedance               50 ohms
Mechan. Length        19970 mm + 2 x 50 mm offset
Electr. Length        1.90 λ

Geometry

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Pattern and VSWR Plots

Elevation and Azimuth plot at 28.5 MHz

SWR and Return Loss plots - simulated with 4nec2

Radiation pattern with Ground Gain (28.5 MHz)

• At 16 m above perfect ground


Gain vs. isotr. Rad.  19.1 dBi  at  9 deg.
Gain vs. Dipole       17.0 dBD
F/B                  -32.1 dB   at 171 deg.

• At 20 m above perfect ground


Gain vs. isotr. Rad.  19.3 dBi  at   7 deg.
Gain vs. Dipole       17.1 dBD
F/B                  -29.3dB   at 173 deg.

Stacking: none so far

73, Hartmut, DG7YBN