[Elecraft] dipole antenna efficiency

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Interesting discussion. I have a question  regarding this topic I hope the 
more learned in the group cans help clarify.  Although efficiency is important 
is determining an antenna selection, is antenna  lobe pattern just as 
important? If the lobe pattern did not allow you to say  work DX or to work a 
particular direction then is efficiency all that important?  Should we look at the 
desired pattern for a particular operating goal then  consider the antenna 
efficiency?

Alan KB7MBI
Woodinville, WA
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