[Antennas] RE: capacitors on dipole

[Merv Stump]

Hart, I agree with Bob.  However, a couple of things I would point out.
If you drop the ends down as he suggests you will find that this antenna
is electrically short compared to what you thought it would be.  For
example, if you want the antenna to look 5 feet longer than it is, you
may have to add 6 feet if it is to be dropped down.  Secondly, if you
only need to lengthen the antenna a little bit, try using insulated
wire.  You will find that insulated wire is 2% to 3% electrically longer
than uninsulated.

Regards, Merv