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September 24th 04, 06:51 PM

Chad Wahls

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"Twistedhed" wrote in message
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From: (Chad Wahls)

Hopefully you will get some good information on dipoling : )

Well, it's not rocket science but I've heard they make quite effective
'tennas. I'm a little unclear on one thing. Some designs do not use a
Balun and connect directly to the sheild and the feed. If this is the case
then that particular design is not a dipole because the sheild is attached
to the ground of the radio. In order to have a dipole the legs need to be
180 degrees out of phase. If in a vertical position the non balun unit will
simply be an antenna with a ****ty ground plane, correct?

I still want to try the slingshot wire antenna mopar spoke of on
occasion.

Using a slingshot or shaped like a slingshot? If it's shaped like one
wouldn't it be a dipole in a V config to attain some directionality? One
Idea I had was to do this and a vertical on an antenna switch. If I get
something on the omni I can then point the V to where I want to talk.
Dipoles are dirt cheap to build and I see it as a great way to expieriment
with antenna design.

Just listen for Tampa Bay,,,in the Swamp.

Will do!

chad

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