Just to take a side avenue to this all, I dropped down another 1/2 wave
element adjacent to 1/2 monopole under discussion, with a shorting strap the
top of the elements (converting the 1/2 monopole into an upside down
"U"--or, resembling a slim-jim with 1/4 wave match replaced by the gamma),
guess what? Yes, a noticible improvement....

Regards,
John

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I would like to point out, I do appreciate the "Been there--done that!"
posts. Indeed, now your observations, comments and discourse should be
filled with wisdom--I am listening!!!
"Reg Edwards" wrote in message
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After so many waffling contributions to the newsgroup from you
'experts' - where is the Gamma-match design formula? There are only
2 or 3 dimensions involved. It should be simple and straightforward
enough!

Or is this newsgroup just a farce?
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Reg.