Re: [TowerTalk] Modeling Ladderline as an Antenna Element

["Tom Rauch" <w8ji@contesting.com>]

> How about capacitive end loading for shortening your
antenna? As far as I
> know, it's the most efficient type of loading.
> You could let the ends droop and attach basic spoke and
perimeter wire hats.
> Fashion the hub of each hat such that you can adjust its
position on the
> radiating wire for tuning.

Good idea.

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