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Old June 20th 06, 04:12 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Dale Parfitt
 
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Default 5/8 wave for 20 meters



i've only made one 5/8 wave. i hear a cap works well since the antenna is
overlength and thus inductive.

The antenna is short of a 3/4 wave and therefore capacitive, not inductive.
Either a series coil or a grounded tapped coil will work. Radials are a
must.

Dale W4OP


 
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