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On Wed, 2 Aug 2006 19:32:38 +0200, "Antonio Vernucci"
wrote:


I am getting worried by the fact that the carbon fibre rod may dissipate significant power because of the RF current induced in it (the rod would be very close to the radiating wire) and of its non-negligible resistance.

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The only way to know for sure is to try it. Give it a few watts for a
few seconds and feel for heat. If there is any at all, go to plan B.

If there is no heat, give it 100 watts for a few seconds. Still no
heat? Give it full power for a longer period. Still no heat? You have
your answer.

Bill, W6WRT