Something someone said the other day about a top loading coil on a vertical
acting like a mobile antenna raises a question.
We have all seen the theory and computer program calculations telling us top
loading is better than base loading.
My question is, given a 32 foot support, has anyone run any on the air tests
comparing a base loaded 32' vertical with one that has the coil 6-10 feet from
the top end?
The top coil has to be larger in uh (and probably loss) than say a big fat base
coil made out of 1/4" copper tubing.
Is there any "real world" detectable difference in signal level ?
I'd be real interested in hearing from anyone that has done any actual on air
tests.
I've run all the EZNEC charts and have seen all the articles in QST etc.
I suppose the next question is would it than be better to eliminate the coil
and use 4 top wires to load the vertical?
Thanks,
Rick Darwicki -= N6PE =-
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