For a given shunt fed tower, mast, antennas, radial field, etc., is it a
good generalization to assume that the only free variable in determining
the radiation pattern shape and strength is the height of the tap? Put
another way, if the antenna seems to be working well, but the tap impedance
is quite low (matchable to 50 ohms with an omega match), is there any
reason not to leave the tap where it is, rather than searching for a 50-ohm
point?
73, Pete N4ZR
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