[TowerTalk] Inverted L longer than 1/4 wave.

[John King]

According to Editors and Engineers Handbook, the inverted L is a form of Marconi antenna. It further says that it is usually 1/4 wavelength long which is approximately 137 to 138 feet long for 160 meters.

Does an inverted L antenna have to be resonant?

What would be the result if you had room to make the inverted L 5/8 wavelength long? Would that make the feed point impedance higher and easier to feed. Also would the antenna have better radiating characteristics? Maybe give it a little gain? I have the room to extend an inverted L in that manner.

I am in an antenna project re-erecting towers, and loops as well an HF quad. I am still in the planning stage for the lower frequency HF antennas. If you have experience with longer inverted L antennas or have experimented with them, I would appreciate knowing the benefit of your hands on experience. Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW