[TowerTalk] Antenna area: specs vs truth

[Michael Tope]

Sounds about right, Gene - 46 feet x ~3/4" avg dia = (46 ft) * (0.75  in) /(12 in/ft) ~ 3 sq ft. 

Mike, W4EF...........

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "EUGENE SMAR" <SPELUNK.SUENO@prodigy.net>
To: "Tower Talk" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2001 3:24 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Antenna area: specs vs truth


> 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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