Frank Gilliland wrote:

On Fri, 27 Jan 2006 01:41:13 GMT, Lancer wrote in
retet1pmcedd6m33kunpolbejflla9iq08@2355323778:

On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 14:02:08 -0800, Frank Gilliland
wrote:

On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 19:55:38 +0000 (UTC), Skipp out in left field
wrote in :

: Professor wrote:
: You don't need the spring... and the 102" is unparalleled in
: performance if mounted in the proper location...

What about gain antennas such as the common 1/2 or 5/8 wave?


Assuming this is a mobile install.....

A 1/2w antenna is not a "gain" antenna and requires a high-impedance
feed. A 5/8w also requires some impedance matching at the base, but
its benefits in a mobile installation aren't realized because of the
heavy loading required (a 5/8w at 11m is about 22 feet high!).

Frank;
A 1/2 wave doesn't have gain over a 1/4 wave?


Sure, if it's standing a full 18 feet tall.


Now you know thats what I meant when I asked that question...

Hey BTW all of your rain is now down here...

Thanks...