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Old May 31st 12, 09:44 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Ian[_5_] Ian[_5_] is offline
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"Szczepan Bialek" wrote in message
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Tesla and Marconi proved that antenna must be grounded and that it
emmits/gains electrons.


Ah no, Marconi showed that HIS antenna worked better when connected to
ground. He definitely did not prove that all antenna must be grounded
because many antennas in common use to-day (for example the quad and the
yagi) weren't invented until long after Marconi's experiments.
Several people have told you the same thing. Some of those people hold
amateur radio licences and will have built and operated antenna which
definitely are not connected to ground so they'll know what works.

Any truth in the rumour that you live in the central USA and hold an Extra
Class licence?

Regards, Ian.