Sherrill WATKINS wrote:
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> It has always been my understanding that the definition of an resonant
> antenna is when the current wave is zero at both ends of the antenna. This
> means the current loop or maximum will occur at the center of the antenna.
> Operating the antenna in a non-resonate condition only moves the current loop
> to a different position on the antenna itself. This has nothing to do with
> how well the antenna radiates. A resonate antenna only other advantage is
> the ability to easily feed power to it directly
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Thats not a proper definition. Resonance has to do with zero phase angle
of impedance. A wire can end at disks with significant current and yet
be resonant.
73, Jerry, K0CQ
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