Topband: " T"

[Augie Hansen]

DGB wrote:
> I understand the length of an "L" is typically a 1/4 wave, up so far and 
> out the remainder. What about a "T" ? Is the total length of the T top 
> what's left over after the vertical section length?
>
>   

No. The top of the tee antenna is twice the "left-over" length, 
providing a balanced, non-radiating horizontal top load for the vertical 
segment if the horizontal wire is straight across.

Gus Hansen
KB0YH