Topband: WB4ENE - MRA (minimal reactance antenna)

[herbs@surfvi.com]

Quoting Tom Rauch <w8ji at contesting.com>:

>> Magic antennas all share multiple common traits:
>
> 1.) They often cannot be modeled
>
> 2.) Evidence of how they work is based on the fact people
> can hear the signals at some distance
>
> 3.) They are not impacted by losses that impact every other
> system
>
> 4.) They only require a minimal volume of space in terms of
> wavelength
>
> 5.) They use some non-conventional radiation or circuit
> theory that isn't described in peer reviewed textbooks
>
> 6.) Patents are often cited as evidence of technical
> accuracy (it has a patent, so it must work)
>
> 7.) Measurements are always just around the corner
>
> Tom,  You should add one more (8) The proponents make presentations at the
NAB conventions to a packed audience of broadcast "engineers", wealthy station
owners and consultants that should know better!  But as the man said "Hope
springs eternal"...... for a magic antenna.


Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ