Thread: Welding Rod J-Pole Possible?
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Old December 31st 06, 01:55 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Cecil Moore Cecil Moore is offline
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Default Welding Rod J-Pole Possible?
Sal M. Onella wrote:
Yup, the peak of the main lobe is elevated. ... but my 144 copper pipe
j-pole does put sufficient 440 energy toward the horizon that I am often
able to hit a repeater more than 70 miles away (Santiago Peak in Orange
County CA from southern San Diego County).

Yep, paraphrasing Roy:
All antennas emit energy at all angles.

I just don't like to waste 10m/VHF/UHF energy
at high angles.
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73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com
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