[Antennas] Trap Question

[David J Windisch]

W8JI.com has info about traps.
73, Dave, N3HE

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Richardson" <k6mhe at arrl.net>
To: <antennas at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 3:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Antennas] Trap Question


> At 06:32 AM 9/26/2004, Ed wrote:
>>I'm building an 80 meter trap. How far below the desired resonant 
>>frequency
>>do I need to make it for ??
>
> Which brings up a question I've had for a long time. I have seen several 
> authors advise setting a trap resonance below the desired frequency of 
> operation. But I have never seen any explanations as to why this should be 
> done. Does anyone on the list have an explanation for this?
>
> Tnx es 73
> Danny, K6MHE
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