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Old December 7th 08, 09:35 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
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Default Antenna dimensions?

In message .net,
SparkyGuy writes
It's probably not actually all that important.
dplatt


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Thanks for your comments and evaluation of the project. They are helpful to
someone not skilled in the black art of wireless :-)

I plan to modify the design a bit, eliminating all coax connectors &
adapters, using just 2 banana plugs (and supporting plastic block) as the
connection to the meter.

Is it any more efficient to use copper foil or PCB material as the reflector
rather than wire?

Thanks.


A novel bit of kit, looking at the photos it appears to be being used
with a DVM, depending on how you want to use it you may find an analogue
meter easier. It will show changes better than a DVM. How about buying
a movement and a box and building a totally dedicated unit? I'm tempted
to make something similar.
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Bill
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