Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)

Adding 2nd monopole onto cantenna to improve signal reception

Two monopoles at 90 degrees in cantenna

One connects to splitter immediately

Two connects via coax either 1/4 wavelength or 5/4 wavelength (more practical length = 26.5cm x 66% (velocity factor of coax)).

Can use NanoVNA to measure it.

Does not increase resolution but doing this improves reception in a similar way to increasing integration time by x1.44.

A possible design is below – still being discussed to determine whether this is viable or not:

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