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i think your over analyzing


Avanti already had the 3/4sigma4 and other big 5/8ths waves out there.  Their intent was to get a small antenna up to the 20' max rule that would allow the city dweller with limited space to maximize signal "where nearby buildings block signals from ordinary antennas"


1/2wave electrically with 5/8nomenclature(only in name because of history of calling  an 1/2wave end fed so)


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