[TowerTalk] Antenna area: specs vs truth

[EUGENE SMAR]

TT:

     I just calculated the projected area (L x W, no shape factor) of my
Cushcraft D40 rotatable dipole for the new Trylon tower.  Specs say it's 1.3
sqft.  I calculated 3.55 sq ft.  Caveat Amateur!


73 de
Gene Smar  AD3F


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