[Icom] Mobile antenna considerations

[Al Waschka]

I'm not sure, but I think the taper is to provide more surface area, and
therefore less resistance, down low where the current is the highest.

73,

Al K5TAN


Dean Norris wrote:

> At 18:05 2/27/2003, you wrote:
>
> >The taper helps it stand up to wind-loading better.  The bottom needs to be
> >thicker for strength.  The top needs to be thinner to reduce wind-loading.
> >Yes, anything will work.  Taper just works better, that is why it is done
> >that way.
> >
> >Mike.  KD9KC
> >El Paso, TX.
>
> Yes, but he stated he would bend it over and attach until he was in a fixed
> location.  Therefore, wind should be of little consideration.
>
> Dean
>
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