On Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:03:41 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:


It's length *does* affect proper antenna loading.

And that's a *loaded* statement which gets debated in some circles
almost as much as "which boat is the best".

When I was at the ARRL and Technical Editor of QEX, I moderated a
panel discussion between Lou Varney, the head of the Lab, and the
editor of the ARRL antenna book at a seminar - there were other
professional RF engineers on the panel also.

The single most contentious issue was feedlines and their effect on
antenna loading.

I have a transcript of it around here somewhere. I'll send you a
copy.