[Antennas] 6 meter vertical folded dipole

Thu, 10 Jan 2002 14:55:54 -0800

Don Havlicek wrote:
> 
> AHEM ... a dipole and a folded dipole for the same frequency will
> perform EXACTLY the same, because the folding does not ADD NOR detract
> from the antenna, it is simply an impedance transform [4:1].
> Don
> N8DE
> 
> k9wkj wrote:
> 
> > why a folded dipole??
> > a full size dipole is only 8ft or so
> > a full size vertical dipole will out perform the folded and is easier to
> > build
> > could make it from pvc pipe with wire strung on the inside
> > or i made one from  1/8" stainless tubing       worked great
> >
> > just some thoughts
> >
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Correct about the performance.  But it is only a 4:1 impedance
transformer when both (parallel) conductors are of equal diameter.

Bob, w6nbi