Topband: Col-atch-co 160/80 meter antenna

[Sinisa Hristov]

"Dave Anderson, K4SV" wrote:

> I am interested to know if the top loaded vs bottom loading type of antenna is prefered.


Didn't try the Col-atch-co antenna, but speaking generally,
top coil (plus loading wires) gives better current distribution
in the antenna, resulting in higher radiation resistance,
lower losses and higher bandwidth.


73,

Sinisa  YT1NT, VA3TTN