Hi tom,
Yes, you are right that there was no d c connection between the original antenna and the wire I added. I wonder if I went back and soldered the additions on, if my reception would improve?

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> On Aug 22, 2015, at 2:14 AM, Tom Fowle <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Mark,
> Do I understand there was no electrical connection between the original
> dipole and the addition?
> 
> If so, guess you might call that inductive end loading?
> Thanks
> 
> Tom Fowle WA6IVG
> 
>> On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 01:43:57AM -0500, Rev. Mark wrote:
>> Hi
>> 
>> I tried something different with my dipole today. After finding that the 10 m=
>> eter section was to short, and remembering the old saying that it is easier t=
>> o cut wire from a antenna than to add wire. I cut about a foot of insulated w=
>> ire, rapped it around 1 leg of the dipole with just a few inches sticking ou=
>> t past the end of the original dipole. I than did the same on the other leg o=
>> ther leg of the dipole. I now have a 1 to 1 s w r  on 28.4 m h z. Smile
>> 
>> God bless,
>> Rev. Mark
>> 
>> God loves you!
>> I am a Director for the Union, IL. Lions club
>> .My youtube channel:
>> http://www.youtube.com./user/ChristianTraditions2
>> My current project:
>> http://www.gofundme.com/snjfa0=20
>> Sent =46rom my iPhone 5=