Dave wrote:
"art" wrote in message
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Because it's resonant at the desired frequency. This is the
basic form of a Gaussian antenna which is also the starting
point of a Yagi antenna if viewed as a single radiator
Art


so 'gaussian' == 'resonant'
why didn't you say so in the first place?
so a properly tuned yagi-uda array is a 'gaussian' antenna?

Art has obviously never designed or built a yagi. A yagi's driven
element is as likely to be resonant right at the design frequency when
seen as a separate element as a wet shoe. Sometimes it will be, but
don't bet on it.

tom
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