Thread: Does NEC-2 model wires as solid or hollow?
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Old January 11th 09, 10:57 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Does NEC-2 model wires as solid or hollow?
Cecil Moore wrote:
"Has anyone ever measured a difference between aluminum tubing and a
solid rod at the end of an antenna?"

Unnecessary as the inside diameter of the tubing would have to be at
least 1/2-wavelength to admit significant RF energy.

Best regards, Richard Harrison, KB5WZI

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