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I started to wonder if this capacitive coupling etc. makes the IMAX2000 more like a dipole...it says there is a capacitive coupling in the centre section.


http://www.k3dav.com/solarconimax2000antenna.htm


An antenna which can truly call itself a 5/8 wave for the 11M band (not many are really the correct length physically) But is it a ground plane type or more like a dipole? (I guess ground plane type is closer given the possibility of after market ground plane kit) but it is an intriguing design that steps away from typical 5/8 straight wire and coil design.


Anyone have any further insight to how this works with its capacitive coupling section and brass tube arrangements that induce RF to the centre copper radiating element. All sounds quite unique.