It'll be easy enough to show that's false. If I set up a simple
measurement with a piece of Air-Dux in series with a resistor, a couple
of calibrated current probes, and a dual-channel scope, will you believe
the results? Or would you rather have someone else make the measurement
or do it yourself?

Roy Lewallen, W7EL

Richard Harrison wrote:
Rot, W7EL wrote:
"From all that, I gather your answer is Yes."

I believe the wave is guided by the wire in its path and takes no
shortcut along the axis of a coil.

Best regards, Richard Harrison, KB5WZI