> I continue to be fascinated by the debates on TT. The explanations
> accompanying the positions help me (and perhaps others) to understand
> the complexities of antenna theory, design, and operation. However,
> my learning process would benefit greatly from some 'hands-on'
> experiments. The recent exchange about use of ladder-line for an
> ALL-band dipole is a good example.
You can do very well with three programs.
One is TLA in the Antenna Handbook, another a Smith Chart
program, and also something like EZNEC.
With those three programs ( or similar programs) you can handle
almost anything. You can also dispel for yourself some of the wild
claims about broad-banding antennas with the addition of a series
capacitor or a lossy stub.
But nothing beats building something, and having it NOT work. That
is when you really learn!
73, Tom W8JI
W8JI@contesting.com
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