Dave,
And the idea of 'half' of a dipole as being a 'passive'
element. In which half of a signal's cycle is the shield
side of the dipole passive? The 'positive' or 'negative'
half cycle? And since current is still moving in the
'passive' half of the antenna, it's also still being
radiated. How does that fit in with your 'passive' element
description? If it radiates, it ain't 'passive'.
I can follow your thinking, but your thinking will lead
you into making very confusing statements as you've done.
Why not stick to the 'standard' or common way of describing
what you mean? It'll save a lot of confusion and bandwidth.
'Doc