On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 20:10:29 -0400, "Fred W4JLE"
wrote:

Would you care to postulate the dB increase by plating with copper or gold?

Hi Fred,

Could be up to 3 or more dB over an unspecified quarterwave efficiency
(±3dB, offer void where permitted by law).

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC