"Jeff Liebermann" wrote in message
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snippage

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biconical_antenna

Can anyone suggest something better, smaller, less ugly, or more
practical?


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Jeff Liebermann
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Nothing small is going to be broadbanded. Roy, W7EL, a contributor here,
offered his wisdom on antennas and it's been echoed by others, I'm sure.

Small
Broadband Pick any two.
Efficient


Words to live by.

"Sal"