On 26 May 2007 01:31:14 -0700, 4nec2 wrote:

Thanks all, for the input and observational feedback.

I also found my own 'small' reference back again. For others
interested in antenna design it could also be of use:

http://sujan.hallikainen.org/Broadca...52Handbook.pdf

Greetings from (at the moment) rainy Netherlands,

Arie.

Hi Arie,

Just a short note to let you know that I worked with Jess Epstein, the Epstein of BL&E while working at the
RCA Antenna Lab (at David Sarnoff Research Center) I was also personally acquainted with George Brown, the
Brown of BL&E. While at the RCA Lab I also became acquainted with Ed Laport, as he stopped in to consult with
us on various occasions. Of course I have his book, 'Radio Antenna Engineering' in my library. I also knew Bob
Lewis, the Lewis of BL&E, through ham activities, although he had left RCA to go with IT&T before I came to
RCA.

Walt, W2DU

On May 26, 8:30 am, Danny Richardson wrote:
On 26 May 2007 01:31:14 -0700, 4nec2 wrote:

Thanks all, for the input and observational feedback.

I also found my own 'small' reference back again. For others
interested in antenna design it could also be of use:

http://sujan.hallikainen.org/Broadca...adioAntenna195...

Greetings from (at the moment) rainy Netherlands,

Arie.

Hi Arie,

For those interested that book can also be obtained printed and bound
for a very reasonable price from an on demand printer.

http://www.lulu.com/content/159004

Danny, K6MHE

I enjoy reading these books as well as anyone (don't always understand
the calculus, but that's another issue).. The reality for us is that
after roughly 50 radials it becomes academic... I have over a
hundred (roughly half wave long - varies) radials under my 160
tower... This was done over an entire year of crawling through dense,
nearly impenetrable thorn bushes, ripping my skin, wrecking my knees,
and convincing my wife she was correct all along i.e. I'm crazy as a
loon... After roughly 25 radials I could not discern any improvement
in performance ya, ya, ya, all subjective - I know...

Anyway, theoretical discussions are enjoyable but you have to keep in
mind this is a real world hobby, not a physics lab...

denny / k8do