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  1. HarryUSA

    understanding the A99,, the 1/2 wave over 1/4 wave bit

    While this is an old post, some things need to be addressed. First, the Antron 99 is a 1/2 wave antenna, and if anyone said that someone calls it a 1/2wave over a 1/4 wave, I can only imagine they were referencing the input impedance is the same as a 1/4 wave ground plane antenna, because a half...
  2. HarryUSA

    Jpole radials

    The base of a J-pole is a high current point and if you're too close to ground, that current will couple with ground and/or your radials. So in conclusion, there would be no good that would come from radials, only height would help.