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Old April 18th 12, 11:59 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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On 4/18/2012 2:28 AM, Szczepan Bialek wrote:


Each the earth/chassis/counterpoise are the DC nett connection.


That statement does not compute.


Moving the battery would make no difference whatsoever in the
performance of the antenna.


"Would" means that you are not sure.


No, "would" means just that. And I am sure.

If you want to be sure you can make the two experimments:


I'm already sure. I've run more portable stations over the
years than you can imagine. With batteries in and out of the
cars, using various types of "complete" antennas, and also
using the vertical antennas on the vehicles.
Even if I use an antenna on the vehicle, which *would*
use the car body as part of the antenna, where I have
the battery or radio makes no measurable difference in antenna
performance.