Absolutely Richard! It does seem difficult with available tools--at least
without building it and even then putting much labor into expermenting,
testing, pruning and adjusting...

Yet, it seems like such a design would suggest itself to many minds and be a
good solution to many restricted spaces and, one does ponder why the math,
methods, formulas, software, etc. has not been created to make such a matter
of childs play--and well documented and explained.

Many mobile whips seem centered around designs somewhat similiar to the one
proposed. And, indeed, I have seen a few expermentally inclined hams
goofing around with similiar designs for shack antennas on the long
wavelengths, just wish I had paid more attention at the time....

I am a capable C/C++ software engineer (professional hacker) and am
constantly searching for ideas to put to code to feed my personal
interests...

Warmest regards

"Richard Clark" wrote in message
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On Sun, 20 Mar 2005 18:26:42 -0800, "John Smith"
wrote:
what would the radiation pattern of such an antenna be?

Hi John,

This appears to be a difficult question to answer, if for only all of
the extraneous details. Patterns are determined by the physical size
in relation to wavelength. It is all about geometry and distances
between what are called current nodes - what you describe has no s in
the node(s), so the geometry (pattern) is still quite simple.

Obtain a free copy of EZNEC to confirm.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC