John Smith wrote:
Richard Harrison wrote:
Art Unwin wrote:
"Could you give a similar description only this time make it a 5/8
wavelength antenna."
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Best regards, Richard Harrison, KB5WZI

Richard:

I certainly don't want to engage in a large argument.

Rather, I would just venture an opinion directly related to my real
world construction experiences, and the results from the same:

If there are notable gains from constructing a 5/8 wave antenna, as
opposed to a 1/2 wave--I have NOT seen them.

It all looks good in EZNEC and/or mmana-gal (or, "on paper"), however,
in real world s-meter/signal-reports, "it" does not.

Perhaps I have experienced a anomaly(s?)

Or, put simply, the extra "hassle" in dealing with these extended
lengths is simply "not worth it!"

Regards,
JS

I think that we all should remember that it is the "ART" of antenna
design not the "SCIENCE" of antenna design.

Dave WD9BDZ