On Wed, 6 May 2009 09:57:11 -0700 (PDT), Wes Stewart wrote: >The rules seem to be mute on this, but I imagine the idea is a >theoretical, free-space dipole.
Since FCC rules are written for a transmitter in the USA, I would assume they mean a resonant wire dipole suspended above the earth at heights hams would typically use. Using this interpretation, one would need to reduce power if running into a Yagi, but could run considerably more power into a mobile whip. 73, Jim K9YC ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html