I'm assembling a switch box for a 2 element vertical phased array. My idea
is to create a system able to generate two alternate (and switchable)
cardioids using a delay line (90°, 1/4 wavelength) and a two ways, two
position relay in order to cover with an agle of 120° degrees one direction
(e.g. North) or the other. As you all know, if two elements are fed in
perfect phase the radiation pattern obtained is called broadside. This is
exactly what I want to obtain introducing a second relay in order to get a
third direction. At this point my question is: should I put a 10 w 100 ohm
resistance (non inductive) between the two antennas (it's called Wilkinson
power divider or power splitter) or the system works perfectly that way?
There are two different school of thought: the first consider the wilkinson
a must, since it lowers the swr and keeps it under control, the second
school thinks it burns useful power and does not transfer all power.
So what's your point of view?
Thanks a lot in advance for your contribute
Francesco ik8vwa

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pensò "Magari con un pò di coraggio, prima dell'arrivo mi farò
baciare".

Francesco DeGregori