[Elecraft] Fw: antennas for Susan

[Steve Ellington]

I know it's off topic but I have a question.

 How is an antenna that is shorter than 1/2 wavelength called a half
 wavelength antenna? Does adding loading coils really turn it back into a 
1/2
 wavelength antenna?

 Seems to me that the current distribution and resulting radiation pattern
 would change if it's short regardless of loading. I keep seeing these
 antennas show up on the market and just want to be sure I'm right.

 Steve
N4LQ