>>> Hi Sarge! Thanks for the info! An inverted V for 2
>>> meters? That's a new one to me!
> JE>
>>> I would like the info for my antenna collection.
> JE>
> JE> same formula as always for an inverted vee...
> JE>
> JE> 1/2wave dipole = 468/freq(MHz)
> JE> = 468/146.5
> JE> = 3.194539 FEET halfwave
> JE> = 1.597270 feet 1/4 wave.
> JE> = 19.16724 inches, per side.
> Next time try this; 1/4 wave = 2808/146.5 or
> 19.167235"
Where did you arrive at the value of 2808?
> Saves a whole lotta work. I use that in my commercial
> ground plane antennas that I sell. Also, in the
> ground plane, I allow 5% longer radials by using this
> formula; 2880/146.5 = 19.6587"
And, 2880?
73 = Best Regards
-Jeff KA5THB
ka5thb@bigfoot.com
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