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Re: Topband: T loaded vertical

To: tao@skypoint.com, topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: T loaded vertical
From: Earl W Cunningham <k6se@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 08:32:19 -0700
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Tod, K0TO wrote:

"A interesting special case would be when the vertical segment is 130
feet.  Now when one adds 130 foot legs for a T or L you are challenged
with a feed point that should be rather high impedance.  Presumably one
would not need radials in this case."
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True, the feedpoint impedance would be quite high, but let's not get that
mixed up with the radiation resistance of the antenna.

A good ground radial system is still very necessary to minimize ground
losses!!!

73, de Earl, K6SE
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