Download YCCC low band receiving array kit User`s manual

Figure 5. Pattern overlap of 9-element array
3 How a complete system is configured
The system is based on the use of “active” receiving verticals that use amplification at the feedpoint to
make up for the large amount of loss incurred with the very short element. Figure 6 illustrates the
concept. Each active element consists of three basic parts:
1. The vertical element (see Section 6)
2. The feedpoint preamplifier that is built as part of this kit (see Section 8)
3. A ground rod
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