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Old July 3rd 07, 03:44 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
John Smith I John Smith I is offline
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Default Guy from university physics dept. makes claims to incite/provokeamateurs!

Michael Coslo wrote:
... It's
missing one part though. In the original release, there was a mention of
how efficient the antenna was, proof cited was how when he turned the
power up to 100 watts, the antenna melted. That part is gone. I googled
...
- 73 de Mike KB3EIA -


Actually, if you don't get the coils in the proper ratio/position to
each other, efficiency drops DRAMATICALLY!

Like usual, the best configuration to give the best reception of a known
and stable signal also results in the antenna being to configured to
achieve maximum radiation ...

Or simply, if the antenna isn't performing as a full length 1/2
wave--reconfigure 'till it does! Which, using the test fixture I
supplied, is done quickly with no problem ...

JS