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Old September 3rd 06, 05:04 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Richard Clark Richard Clark is offline
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Default dipole 11 meters

On Sun, 3 Sep 2006 16:35:52 +0200, "edwin" wrote:

like to try a full
wave antenna 2x 5.17 meters, so far i figured it out is it impossible
because i have to use a balun the say ?


Hi Edwin,

A full wave antenna has no advantage over a half wave. It's mismatch
is very bad. No BalUn is going to fix that.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC