antenna length question

July 12th 05, 01:42 PM

Vinnie S.

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On 11 Jul 2005 19:28:01 -0700, "JArthur" wrote:

If a longer antenna is better then why do they sometimes have to be cut
shorter when tuning?

Because wavelength changes with frequency. The higher the frequency, the shorter
the antenna needed.

Vinnie S.

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