[Elecraft] PAR/LNR EFHW antenna

[K9MA]

On 1/9/2018 15:48, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:
> The whole balun discussion comes from trying to match a near-infinite 
> impedance, and chopping the wire down a bit (or making it longer) is 
> going to bring it to an impedance that the tuner can match.

That's a trade-off:  You can match it without an external tuner designed 
for high impedance antennas, but the higher counterpoise current will 
waste some of your power.  Also, the high current part of the wire, 
which does most of the radiating, may be closer to the ground.

73,

Scott  K9MA

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