[Elecraft] dipole antenna efficiency

[David Woolley]

John Magliacane wrote:
> 
> When Skin Effect losses become an issue in RF conductors and
> inductors, Litz wire is typically used.  I see no reason why a

One has to ask why this isn't used in all the commercial "miracle" antennas.

> 
> I believe the Normal Mode Helix, as is used in HI-VHF television
> broadcasting, is a travelling wave antenna, rather than a
> resonant standing wave antenna, such as a dipole.

You are thinking of axial mode helices.  Normal mode helices are the 
most common antennas on VHF hand-helds, and are often called "rubber ducks".



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