chuck wrote:
So here is my main question: do we object to the vertical radiation per
se ...?

Maybe an example would help. I model a dipole until
I am happy with the results predicted by EZNEC. The
take-off-angle is perfect for my schedule to AZ.
EZNEC assumes no feedline radiation. I am sloppy
about putting my dipole in the air and lots of feedline
radiation results which goes off in directions not
predicted by EZNEC. Murphey's Law predicts that the
unknown directions will be bad (entropy never
decreases). Besides, half of my feedline is routed
horizontal under the eaves of my house.

So would you rather deal with the devil you know or
trust the angel that you don't know? Does the angel
that you are trusting really understand entropy?
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73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp