> Another example is your car radio antenna. It is a round-ish shape on
> the top to reduce the static buildup that would otherwise make the radio
> unlistenable. If the top of the antenna was spikey, wind generated static at
> 60 MPH would be horrendous.
Excellent example!
Now for a test, replace that round smooth ball with a same size
sharp wire brush!
73, Tom W8JI
w8ji.tom@MCIONE.com
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