"Dave Shrader" wrote in message
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Ken Bessler wrote:

[SNIP]

EZNEC not only shows a differant resonance point (3.2:1 @ 9.5 mhz
with Z=19.81 - j 24.27 ohms) but shows a tighter bandwidth.


Ken, 19.81 - j24.27 IS NOT Resonant!!!

Resonant would be: 19.81 + j0 !!!! Get rid of the reactance!!

DD, W1MCE


I need to buy a MFJ 269..... this is getting serious!

:-)

Ken KG0WX

No need to buy one. In most ham clubs you can find some sucker who owns
one. I own a MFJ 259B for example. :-)

If you live in the Concord NH area you can borrow mine.

Seriously, many people miss use the term 'resonant' when they mean
lowest VSWR. For years I used a non-resonant antenna and a high quality
tuner for 80/75, 40 and 30 meters. True resonance is not a requirement
for an effective antenna. If you can load it, it will radiate.

Deacon Dave, W1MCE
+ + +

Ken Bessler wrote:

"Dave Shrader" wrote in message
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Ken Bessler wrote:

[SNIP]

EZNEC not only shows a differant resonance point (3.2:1 @ 9.5 mhz
with Z=19.81 - j 24.27 ohms) but shows a tighter bandwidth.


Ken, 19.81 - j24.27 IS NOT Resonant!!!

Resonant would be: 19.81 + j0 !!!! Get rid of the reactance!!

DD, W1MCE



I need to buy a MFJ 269..... this is getting serious!

:-)

Ken KG0WX