[Lowfer] FCC Comments on antenna length!

[Mike Staines]

I am on a list that discusses low power transmitters and, as to be expected,
the conversation turned to antenna length for part 15.

So someone decided to write the FCC.

And they got an answer. I think the answer would even surprise John Davis
8-)

The question was about the 3 meter antenna length for the Broadcast band but
I am assuming that the answer applies to all bands. It is chilling
regardless of the antenna you run.

I asked the originator to tell us which FCC official replied.

The FCC reply:
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The intent of Section 15.219 is for a maximum 3 meter wire antenna.

The total length of the antenna plus ground lead plus connecting lead
must not exceed 3 meters.  The rule doesn't permit a 3 meter diameter
"top hat" but should be applied to the combined length of each
radial. If the combined length of each radial added to the length of
the antenna vertical structure added to the length of the ground
wire exceeds 3 meters, it would not be permitted.
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I don't think I am going to sleep well tonight...

Mike
wm1ke