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![]() I was hoping we would not have to go through this AGAIN. The typical J-Pole (Closed Stub) was designed to feed with open feed line. Because Hams insist on feeding it with coax, a Band-Aid is needed to choke off feed line radiation & common mode currents. The Open Stub J-Pole was designed to feed with coax. So it don't need the Band Aid. The difference between the two is discussed in several antenna books. Just ask anyone the owns one. (http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1613) Besides your the antenna expert, tell us why it would. 73 Al Lowe N0IMW For exactly the same reason that you need a choke on a ground plane or any other antenna feed with coax. Depending upon the length of the feed line common mode current can be substantial. This, in turn, increases higher angle radiation. Now if you are most interested in talking to airplanes that would be a good thing, but if you prefer maximum signal towards the horizon then put a choke on that sucker! Danny, K6MHE |