On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 22:58:03 -0500, Cecil Moore
wrote:



In general, to use the variable ladder-line length approach that I use,
a dipole needs to be at least 1/2WL on the lowest frequency of operation.
For dipoles shorter than 1/2WL, as the dipole is made shorter, the resistance
goes down and the reactance goes up, causing the resistance at a current
maximum point to go lower and lower with increasing SWR.

Thanks, it just sounds like I need to make the antenna longer :-)

Bob
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