Slow wave antenna design for top band
Gentlemen
In constructing "slow wave" antennas for top band I am finding that a
wavelength in equilibrium is a bit longer than expected.
As I am using large diameter formers for circular radiation I suspect
the reduction in number of turns is the reason.
Does anybody know of a turns versus length graph has been made for
this phenomina and where I could find it?
At present I start with scaling up a Tesla coil as a starting point
but that is becomming somewhat laborious after winding a few antennas.
( I will be placing a photo of my antenna on my page in a few days)
TIA
Regards
Art Unwin KB9MZ.........XG (uk)
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