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Old October 4th 10, 02:49 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Is a screw driver antenna just a tuner with a wire attached toit?

On 10/3/2010 6:40 PM, Professor wrote:
Is a Screw Driver antenna nothing more than an antenna tuner you mount
to a vehicle with a piece of wire attached to it?


The first screwdriver antenna was homebrewed using a cheap cordless
screwdriver to adjust match ...

But, a real screwdriver antenna is one you have to get out and adjust
with a screwdriver every time you go over a big bump ... or it rains ...
or a bit of corrosion happens ... straight face

Regards,
JS