[BC] Antenna Question

[Ron Youvan]

> NEC analysis of this design shows a peak, free-space gain varying 
> between 2 dBi and 2.5 dBi, depending on azimuth.  A 2-section, collinear 
> j-pole form would have at most another 3 dB of gain, for a maximum of 
> 5.5 dBi.

   My understanding of "J" pole antenna suggests 3 dB of gain from a second
dipole only results when their centers at 1 wl apart, and only 1.8 dB when
closely spaced.  (as is common with HAM construction)
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    Ron  KA4INM - The harder I work, the behinder I get!