On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 08:18:39 -0800, "John Smith"
wrote:

The extremely low angle of radiation

Hi John,

Rote learning comes through repetition:
The physical size in relation to wavelength dominates launch
characteristics, NOT electrical length.

As slim jims are generally applied to UHF/VHF use, line of sight
dominates both - that is why helically wound resistors (HT rubber
duckies) work as well as they do.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC