Do we need the hoop on a sigma4/vector4000

[bob85]

I am making a winter antenna using old sigma4 parts, the old hoop is battered so I need to form a new hoop from 3/8 tube, or do I,

I don't see why I need a conductive hoop, It will have 1/4wave legs not the short avanti legs,

I removed the hoop from one of my 51mhz vector 4000's & tuned them both for the same frequency on our 6mtr band,
my buddy scaled a sirio827 for the same band,
when we get time we will be doing some tests to see if deleting the hoop saves tube simplifies the build & performs at least as well as with the hoop.

 

[AudioShockwav]

I am making a winter antenna using old sigma4 parts, the old hoop is battered so I need to form a new hoop from 3/8 tube, or do I,

I don't see why I need a conductive hoop, It will have 1/4wave legs not the short avanti legs,

I removed the hoop from one of my 51mhz vector 4000's & tuned them both for the same frequency on our 6mtr band,
my buddy scaled a sirio827 for the same band,
when we get time we will be doing some tests to see if deleting the hoop saves tube simplifies the build & performs at least as well as with the hoop.

Looking forward to seeing your results, Hope you are well.

73
Jeff

 

[bob85]

Thanks Jeff, yes I am doing ok, hope all is well at your side of the pond.

 

[HomerBB]

Hey, Bob.
Did you ever get this project done? Curious to hear about your results.