Amateur Extra Class: 2020–2024
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E9B11:

What is a disadvantage of decreasing the number of wire segments in an antenna model below 10 segments per half-wavelength?

  1. Ground conductivity will not be accurately modeled
  2. The resulting design will favor radiation of harmonic energy
  3. The computed feed point impedance may be incorrect
  4. The antenna will become mechanically unstable
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