[Antennas] Simple dipole

[Robert Lay (W9DMK)]

Dear Milt,
> The spacing of the conductors is incorrect for proper impedances to make a 
> folded dipole that would match with common matching techniques and 
> feedlines.  Not impossible, but certainly not a project for someone who is 
> not adept at constructing odd ratio baluns, etc.

Sounds like you are suggesting that everyone who uses ladder line (in either
the 300 ohm or 450 ohm variety) is mis-using it (because it doesn't match
the impedance of the antenna).

Would you like to explain that?

73 de W9DMK - Bob Lay, Dahlgren, VA
http://zaffora.f2o.org/W9DMK/W9dmk.html
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