[TowerTalk] Fwd: Change in Frequency As Antenna Height Rises

john at kk9a.com john at kk9a.com
Wed Jun 1 22:00:52 EDT 2016


Towertalk is definitely educational!  I was also not aware of the way the
resonant frequency changed at low heights.  I still see no point in checking
the SWR of an antenna near the ground.  You can use an ohm meter if you're
unsure of your connections however it was an interesting discussion.

John KK9A

To:	towertalk at contesting.com
Subject:	Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd: Change in Frequency As Antenna Height
Rises
From:	Bob K6UJ <k6uj at pacbell.net>
Date:	Wed, 1 Jun 2016 16:47:03 -0700
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You guys are way above my head :-)
I had no idea the resonant freq goes up and down as the antenna travels on
its way up. I thought it just went up on a steep curve till about 15 feet
then gradually after that. I can see why some head scratching as we pass
thru the "decrease zone" "what did I do now" hihi

73,
Bob
K6UJ



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