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Vincent antenna
Richard Fry wrote:
... That DLM system radiated only about 59% of the power applied to it, which is well below the ~95% radiated by a standard 1/4-wave monopole using a "broadcast type" buried radial ground. Check the numbers for yourself. RF Richard: I built a few ... One is on my sportster for 20m. Model on, I am using it! Find me a better/ultra-light 1/2 wave mobile antenna which will mount to my modified/snap-on fiberglass touring case--using my bike frame as a counterpoise and still make it under trees/overpasses and I'll consider it! This discussion, while interesting, is only an exercise in futility; however, I understand the controversy surrounding this particular antenna ... you are not the first, you won't be the last. I just bought a new (2007) Buick Lacrosse, I suspect the Vincent antenna is already buried in the wheels transmitting the tire pressure data to the cars computer (I know the patent rights have already been purchased for such.) I am a humble software engineer with an interest in amateur radio and learning more--if I were others, I'd investigate it for myself ... the darn antenna is so easy to construct and play with. Regards, JS |
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