"John - KD5YI" wrote in message
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But actual lengths are non-critical. You can use a tape measure or a
wooden ruler. And don't worry if you can't find your spectacles.
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Reg.



Hook, line, and sinker!

and also the dipole is shorter because you want to cancel out the reactance.
a "real" half-wave would have a resistive and reactive component.

i think if you get into big tubing or pipe, you get too much reactance.

Gravity