Re: why not use a paraboloid primary?

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Original poster: "Jim Lux by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jimlux-at-earthlink-dot-net>

Probably not worth the hassle of construction for the probably small
performance improvment: other factors than the shape of the primary tend to
dominate.  However, as a work of art and vehicle for showing off your
craftsmanship, it might be interesting.
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Subject: why not use a paraboloid primary?


> Original poster: "Laurence Davis by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <meknar-at-hotmail-dot-com>
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> Has anyone tried this?  I've heard that various primaries are better for
> larger or smaller coils.  I saw the em field pics a while ago on the
> list and it seems that a paraboloid primary would better match the em
field
> from the secondary.  in other words, it seems it would be more efficient.
> hmmm... time to build one i guess. :)
>
> larry d.
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