"Telstar Electronics" wrote in message
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U-Know-Who wrote:
3' X 3', huh Brian? At 27Mhz? Is this some sort of magic sheetmetal with
superior RF characteristics you've patented? Glad to see you are not
building antennas.

That size piece of metal should work just fine... how big do you think
the roof of your car is where it normally sits... not much bigger.


Actually, the entire car is used as a ground plane. Why do you think 1/4
wave ground planes have 9' radials? Just to make them look cool? By your
theory, they could get by with 3' radials.

Suggested reading for Brian:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...antenna+theory

Just a start, not intended to all inclusive. You should probably stick to
trying to improve the Skywave until you understand BASIC antenna theory. At
this point, you don't have a clue. Build an antenna and do some
experimenting before you give bad advice.

U-Know-Who wrote:
Actually, the entire car is used as a ground plane. Why do you think 1/4
wave ground planes have 9' radials? Just to make them look cool? By your
theory, they could get by with 3' radials.

I've got news for you... the radials you speak of... and a solid 3'X3'
sheet of metal are two different animals. The surface area and shape of
the two is vastly different... or haven't you noticed that... LOL

www.telstar-electronics.com

"Telstar Electronics" wrote in
ups.com:

U-Know-Who wrote:
Actually, the entire car is used as a ground plane. Why do you think
1/4 wave ground planes have 9' radials? Just to make them look cool? By
your theory, they could get by with 3' radials.

I've got news for you... the radials you speak of... and a solid 3'X3'
sheet of metal are two different animals. The surface area and shape of
the two is vastly different... or haven't you noticed that... LOL

www.telstar-electronics.com



Go easy on him Telstar, he's just a simple CB'er. What does he know.

SC

"Slow Code" wrote in message
nk.net...
"Telstar Electronics" wrote in
ups.com:

U-Know-Who wrote:
Actually, the entire car is used as a ground plane. Why do you think
1/4 wave ground planes have 9' radials? Just to make them look cool? By
your theory, they could get by with 3' radials.

I've got news for you... the radials you speak of... and a solid 3'X3'
sheet of metal are two different animals. The surface area and shape of
the two is vastly different... or haven't you noticed that... LOL

www.telstar-electronics.com



Go easy on him Telstar, he's just a simple CB'er. What does he know.


Now I get it. I always wondered who those "Slow Children Playing" belonged
to. They are yours, right SC?