"John Smith" wrote in message
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OK, if you notice in my post wire length is in quotes, i.e. "wire length."
In the example, it is a given that this length resonates at 1/2 wave along
with the combined length of the whip (hence, electrical 1/2 wavelength.)

So, your post, while presenting individual points and your opinions, in
general--seems to answer very little, if any, of the original questions
raised--and certainly cannot be accused of containing any specifics.

The diameter IS stated (1"), the wire length is the lenght of the wire
minus
28 inches which is necessary to be a resonate 1/2 wave, AND this is
divided
over (1/4 wave at 10 meters - 28 inches.) to arrive at the coil
length--the
pitch is calculated from the coil length ((1/4 wave @ 10 meters) - 28
inches) and the wire lenght divided by pi (number of turns) spread out
over
the coil ENTIRE length. And, of course, coil length plus whip length is a
1/4 wave.

If you refer back to my original post, you will see all of this IS
there...

However, critical analysis is a wise beginning of any quest for answers.

Regards
Roy's answer is right on the mark.
The length of the wire is of no help in answering the question.
You are confusing mechanical lengths with electrical lengths.
Dale W4OP