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Old August 31st 09, 01:10 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Cecil Moore[_2_] Cecil Moore[_2_] is offline
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Art Unwin wrote:
Tom, W8ji ... states that radiators must be
straight for maximum efficiency, ...


Why are short helical antennas less efficient than
full-size straight radiators? Is there any way to
fold a full-size straight radiator that results
in increased efficiency?
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73, Cecil, IEEE, OOTC, http://www.w5dxp.com