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Old April 26th 07, 08:15 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
John Smith I John Smith I is offline
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Default Measuring Antenna Efficiency

Richard Harrison wrote:

...

A parasitic element is normally constructed of low-loss material and
re-radiates all the energy it absorbs from the radio wave.
...


Although this is nit-picking, the above is impossible, some percentage
of rf MUST be lost as heat (poor joints in elements/booms can GREATLY
enhance loss also) ...

The rest of your text seems to be generally accepted ...

Regards,
JS