"John Smith" wrote in message
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However, a 1/2 monopole with a gamma feed is what I
finally settled on and still run today. Benefit is that this antenna
requires a minimal counterpoise for excellent performance and radiation
pattern and ease of construction.

Regards,
JS


I need to learn more aboout matching. I picked up the 1989 edition of
ARRL's ANTENNA IMPEDANCE MATCHING at the swap meet a few years ago, but I
really haven't taken the time to dig into it.

I'm starting to think in terms of Smith charts, which I never thought I
would need or use. Surprise!