[Elecraft] Small QRP antenna

[Fred Moore]

Don,

Thank you very much, for pointing out a very common issue that gets
mixed up into discussions.  Your point is so valid the random wire
always seems to get mixed into the 1/2 wave discussion for some
reason..  and should never be mixed together.  you are absolutely
correct..   thanks again regards..  Fred


On 12/29/16 12:33 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Scott,
>
> If the radiator is not a half wave long, it is not a "half wave".
> Yes, a random length wire may work, but please do not call a random
> length a half wave - the length of a half wave is quite specific.
> Similarly, a quarter wavelength is a specific length at a particular
> frequency.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 12/28/2016 11:20 PM, K9MA wrote:
>> The counterpoise for an end fed half wave (or multiple) really doesn't
>> have to be anywhere near a quarter wave long.
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