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The Bruce Array-a simple, high-gain HF antenna. Views expressed in this post are those of Michael (SM5JAB). Accessed on 28 April 2026, 1632 UTC. Content and Source provided by Michael (SM5JAB). URL--https://antjab.wordpress.com/2012/06/07/the-bruce-array/ Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (KH6JRM/AL0HA). ------------------------ The Bruce Array Posted on   June 7, 2012   by   jabcam It is the current in the antenna wire that creates the radiation. A larger current means higher radiation and so increased signal strength at the receiver. And a larger current can be acheived with final amplifiers. This is however costly. Another way of increasing the signal strength is to let several smaller radiators combine and positively reinforce with each other, thus creating lobes of maximum radiation at the expense of lowering the emission in other directions. A common way of doing this is to put two radiators at a dista...