> I was reading Feb. CQ Magazine and saw the article on the Isotron
> antennas. Quoting: *--near-dipole performance--*.
Just when we thought the "don't believe everything you read in an
ad" thread was over!
To give real near-dipole field strength performance, it would have to
be at least 1/4 wavelength long unless they were VERY careful
with design and materials (which they are not).
73, Tom W8JI
W8JI@contesting.com
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