[TenTec] "A low vswr will kill youo"

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer]

Sherrill WATKINS wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> --
> FAQ on WWW:               http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/tentec
> Submissions:              tentec@contesting.com
> Administrative requests:  tentec-REQUEST@contesting.com
> Problems:                 owner-tentec@contesting.com

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

--
FAQ on WWW:               http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/tentec
Submissions:              tentec@contesting.com
Administrative requests:  tentec-REQUEST@contesting.com
Problems:                 owner-tentec@contesting.com