jimlux wrote:
> Roger (K8RI) wrote:
>
>> Some time back there was an article in QST about Fractal Antennas and I
>> believe they used one on 10 meters.
>> So far, searches find listings, but the pages have been blank.
>>
>> They'd be a limited space antenna with negative gain and are more often
>> associated with cell phones
>>
>> Anything happening along this front and where did all the examples go?
>>
>> 73
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> Limited commercial viability (e.g. no big advantage over other shortened
> antenna designs, so a lot more marketing sizzle than steak) and a patent
> owner (Nathan Cohen) rumored to be litigious to boot.
>
It seems like I remember some one creating quite a hassle on one of the
reflectors a few years ago about the fractal design with at least one
(or more) participant being invited to leave.
The litigious part would account for the vacant web sites. However if I
remember patent law correctly even if something is patented you can
build yourself a copy under some conditions, although why any one would
want to is beyond me.
73
Roger (K8RI)
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