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We have done far more in the way of discussing this antenna than that site talks about.  Further, some of what is on that site is suspect at best, for instance, that model, whos description said it is over real earth, which would be fine, however, the model shown is clearly over perfect ground.  To be fair, I'm reasonably certain that he didn't actually do the modeling himself.


Not trying to pick apart all of his article, but the part where he shows that the antenna appears to be a 5/8 wavelength antenna, I will also point out that that is mentioned in the patent, however, if you model the antenna and examine what is happening with the currents, that diagram and the current distribution of the antenna do not match, and it is the currents that determine the electrical length of the antenna.


If you want a more thorough annalysis on this antenna you can try this thread.


https://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/astroplane-best-vertical-antenna-ever.160317/




You know, you have your interests when it comes to radio, and we have ours.  Are we hurting anyone with our discussions?  And what is wrong with debate?  You know you don't have to read the threads with said debate, and you can even put those of us who have such debates on ignore.  You have the tools at your disposal to hide most if not all of what you are complaining about.



The DB


Edit: Removed a line that might be taken the wrong way.