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Old November 24th 05, 01:31 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Scott
 
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I do have a a small tin of that "antenna wax" around somewhere. Maybe I
should dig it up and put it on ebay

Scott


Iitoi wrote:
Michael Coslo Wrote:

Turns out that different frequencies travel at different speeds down the
cable. Good cables have special formulations of wire that compensate for
this.



You can increase the velocity factor (and shorten the antenna) by using
a good grade of Carnuba automobile wax to make the antenna slipperyer,
which (because of skin effect) allows the signal to accelerate faster.

The Man in the Maze
QRV from Baboquivari Peak, AZ


 
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