On Sat, 28 Jan 2006 14:17:32 GMT, Lancer wrote:

+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...
*****
Lets play double jeopardy!!!


The answer is 2.15 dBi

what is the question?

james