[Elecraft] OT antenna question

[Wes (N7WS)]

Generally good info snipped:

Actually at *any* length, other than multiples of one-half wavelength, there is 
always some impedance transformation in a mismatched line.

On 1/13/2016 5:40 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>
> The feed-line basically reflects the impedance of the antenna from the feed 
> point to the source.  Although at certain electrical lengths of line it can 
> serve as a 1/4 wave transformer thus transforming the antenna impedance to 
> another value, we typically find that a 1:1 current balun is better suited for 
> the application when working between a balanced line/load and a tuner.
>