RE: [Paddlewise] VHF questions

From: Robert C. Cline <rcline_at_onramp.net>
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1999 08:54:55 -0600
Bob Denton wrote:

>The better antennas improve the effective power by flattening out the
>radiation pattern concentrating more of the 5 watts at the horizon and less
>at the sky. There are inexpensive portable 3 and 4 element VHF yagi antennas
>(TV antenna style) which are portable and could be useful for campsites if
>hitting the weather transmitter is a problem.
>
>Hope this is useful!

How about carrying a half wave dipole?  That shouldn't take up much
space... much less than a yagi.  Any benefit of a full wave vs. half wave?
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