The magic of a 5/8 antenna length
Thanks to Callum (M0MCX) for this excellent comparison between 1/4 wave and 5/8 wave antennas. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser seach box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vMoAfkIV1g This is post 2850 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from Callum: The Magic of a 5/8th Antenna Length 34,528 views • Aug 28, 2020 • Let's look at the Pattern of Both 1/4 wave and 5/8th wave Antennas and discuss the Matching. Why a 3/4 wave is a perfect candidate to turn into a 5/8ths antenna and we prepare for the Nebula Class 18m DX Commander and look at why I'm thinking of 5/8ths for each element for 20m and up. Callum. M0MCX. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).