Ham Radio Antenna Design Notes
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Contents
Considerations in Design
resonance / swr
Q
Impedance
Common Mode Current
Velocity Factor
Math
492 / Freq in MHz
1005 / MHz
Talking Points of Experience
Loading coil to simulate length, but inefficient and generates heat, doesn't handle high power well.
DC grounded antennas are ideal: prevents static build up on antenna
Precision in element length becomes more significant at higher frequency
