Re: More fun with short linear loaded wires and the KXAT1
Posted by
dmb@lightstream.net on
May 06, 2005; 4:02pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/More-fun-with-short-linear-loaded-wires-and-the-KXAT1-tp378030p378031.html
Hello Michael,
I've experimented quite a bit with linear loaded vertical dipoles, and
found that placing capacitance hats at both ends helps a lot. Not only
does it lower the resonant frequency for a given length of wire, but it
also raises the radiation resistance so the antenna will be more efficient.
Maybe you could try something like back-to-back telescoping antennas
tied to the top of the wire, such that they balance out and remain
somewhat horizontal.
Have fun!
73, Dale WA8SRA
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