On Wed, 28 Dec 2005 14:35:52 GMT, Bob Miller
wrote:


"In the case of a random length, end-fed antenna, the radiation
resistance at the feed point can vary over a large range, depending on
the operating frequency and the actual length of the antenna. The
measured radiation resistance can be as high as 5000 ohms or as low as
2 or 3 ohms..."

I don't think you'll get the kilo-Ohms unless you're under a quarter
wave at the frequency of interest.