E field is designed to detect the electric component of the signal. Shielding is designed to eliminate the electric component, on magnetic (H field) loops. The E-field is a 'probe' antenna, and it's effectiveness depends upon "air", and the probe's physical dimensions ... it should be mounted outdoors, say a minimum of 2 meters above ground. Mine is 7 meters. And it should be mounted as far away from buildings, noise sources as is practical. Because of the construction, you're not limited in recommended Cable runs, as recommended for H field... so theoretically you could easily locate the assembly a hundred meters away from the Amp and Controller... the signal delay / power loss / noise isn't the same with Coax as it might be with CAT cable....
The other thing about E field... the system is very sensitive... for example, attempting to run with similar gains to settings for H field will result in 'too much' gain.. the pre-amp gain for RED E field is actually held low by design. During development, it was noted that 'even a metal beer bottle cap' for a probe will work!
I might suggest this thread, from WxForum net, which basically discusses and explores adding RED E field to an Existing RED H field system. Might give you some more insight. http://www.wxforum.net/index.php?topic=22710.0 There is other 'good reading' in other threads from the Region 3 (Americas) operators as the network grew and we struggled with the construction and learning phases.
Cheers!
Mike
The other thing about E field... the system is very sensitive... for example, attempting to run with similar gains to settings for H field will result in 'too much' gain.. the pre-amp gain for RED E field is actually held low by design. During development, it was noted that 'even a metal beer bottle cap' for a probe will work!
I might suggest this thread, from WxForum net, which basically discusses and explores adding RED E field to an Existing RED H field system. Might give you some more insight. http://www.wxforum.net/index.php?topic=22710.0 There is other 'good reading' in other threads from the Region 3 (Americas) operators as the network grew and we struggled with the construction and learning phases.
Cheers!
Mike
