On 25 Jan 2005 16:21:57 -0800, "art" wrote:
I am assuming that it is the capacitance at the connection is the
problem.

Hi Art,

Kinks (aka sharp bend) add inductance.

I see many instances of quads being modeled and also " V" wire antennas
each without a correcting "gusset" at the corners. So when is an angle
termed to be sharp?

It is not generally an issue because the greater bulk of the antenna
swamps out this small perturbation. It is the modeler that has the
problems. Consult your user's manual that cites considerations to be
taken for wires joining at an acute angle. Follow the rules offered.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC