Topband: WEB address correction: : RDF in the real-world

[shristov]

donovanf at starpower.net wrote:

> The correct URL is: 
> www.qsl.net/k1fz/bogantennanotes.html 

>From that page:
  Because the BOG is "trying" to develop signal voltage between the wire and the earth it sits upon

This is misleading at best.

The voltage results from the current flowing in the BOG wire.
The voltage can be produced without any earth connection,
e.g. if lossless short symmetrical counterpose was used.

73,

Sinisa YT1NT, VE3EA