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Old October 30th 14, 04:38 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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"Lostgallifreyan" wrote in message
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"Wayne" wrote in :

Laphroig would help


# Oban. That comes at you like a strong onshore wind. Good stuff.

# About fullwave dipoles, I read something that said just stay with halfwave
# for easier matching and an easier time getting it high enough. The writer
had
# a callsign and everything. Seriously, I think he's right because those
# things will make up for any 'advantage' you might gain with a fullwave,
# apparently.

IIRC one might choose a full wave over half wave if the pattern lobes are
more suitable.

I might look at that later today.