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Old March 7th 06, 06:45 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Roy Lewallen
 
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Default Square cross-section elements?

To model a square conductor with a round wire, use a wire diameter which
is 1.18 times the side of the square.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL

wrote:
Anyone know how to use square rod in modelling programs?

I'm sure it's a small effect, but I'm interested in the *proper* way to
account for it vs. round rod.
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