Glad to see that at least one person has the correct explaination of the 5%. In addition any stray capacitive coupling, such as servo leads etc. will affect electrical resonance. W9FIS-BOB
The 5% reduction factor cited in the calculation of antenna length, is a term called the "Velocity Factor" and is a summation of the correction necessary to compensate for the Lumped Impedences on the line. This includes the "End Effect" (Capacitance) as well as the Resistance of the line, and any inductance (Small if the antenna wire is kept straight and pointed away from the rx). RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
