Kris Mraz, N5KM wrote:
> Question:
> With an antenna like a 4 square you simply "float" the other three
> verticals in order to get them out of the picture while you're tuning
> the 4th vertical. These three floating verticals are almost exactly
> resonant with the one you're interested in. Why is it these near
> field resonant structures don't matter in this case but are highly
> unwanted in the case of guy wires?
They DO matter. If they are not in place when you tune the single
vertical, putting up the other verticals will throw it way off...
Chuck, KZ5MM
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