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Old April 28th 07, 11:20 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Keith Dysart Keith Dysart is offline
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Default Current in 1/2WL Dipoles

On Apr 28, 9:36 am, Cecil Moore wrote:
Question: Assuming the current reported by
EZNEC is a ~cosine function, how does one use
that current to determine the traveling wave
phase shift in the wire?


Why is the answer to this question important?
Is it not the actual currents and voltages that are responsible
for radiation?

If I understand correctly, you are not disputing that the
actual currents in the wire show a small phase shift as
you move down the wire?

....Keith