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Old April 19th 15, 03:54 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Jeff Liebermann[_2_] Jeff Liebermann[_2_] is offline
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Default Good DIY antennas for 33 cm use?

On Sat, 18 Apr 2015 18:35:45 -0700, Jeff Liebermann
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2. I goofed and made the reflector too short. It will work as is but
I need to recalculate and re-optimize for a slightly longer reflector.


Done. Antenna is now 4.2 wavelengths long or:
4.2 * 328 mm/wavelength = 1380 mm high (4.5ft)

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