[Elecraft] Elecraft] KX2

[Charlie T, K3ICH]

One other question I have concerns the length of these "EFHW" antennas that
many are using.
That is, are they REALLY End Fed Half-Waves?  In other words, are they cut
to be an electrical half wave-length or, are they simply a convenient
length of wire, that is fed at one end?
There could be a drastic difference in the feed point impedance depending
on this parameter.

Also, what's wrong with making a true "Zepp" antenna on the higher bands by
adding the required length of twin lead for the ¼λ matching section?  On
20 M and up, this would result in a fairly easy length of wire to deal with.

Anybody tried that approach? I know the "J-Poles" are popular on VHF, but
how about a 20 meter wire J-Pole?

73, Charlie k3ICH


-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim
Brown
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 11:42 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] KX2

On Thu,7/14/2016 2:54 PM, Fred C. Jensen wrote:
> I use an EFHW on 80-10, no dedicated counterpoise, no coax length rqmts.