Inductive coupling.
We are dealing with AC after all.
Kind of like the windings on a transformer.


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From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Fowle
Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2015 9:51 PM
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Subject: Re: Quick way to tune dipole

Mark,
I don't know what would happen if you soldered the joints, but I'd bet the
resonant frequency would change so you'd probably have to trim again.

Honestly I'm puzzled as to why your method even worked, but not to doubt you
that it did. 

It's sure an easier fix than dragging soldering gear to both ends of the
dipole.

Very interesting
TNX&73
Tom Fowle WA6IVG

On Sat, Aug 22, 2015 at 06:52:51AM -0500, Rev. Mark wrote:
> Hi tom,
> Yes, you are right that there was no d c connection between the 
> original ant= enna and the wire I added. I wonder if I went back and 
> soldered the addition= s on, if my reception would improve?
> 
> God bless,
> Rev. MarkGod loves you!
> I am a Director for the Union, IL. Lions club .My youtube channel:
> http://www.youtube.com./user/ChristianTraditions2
> My current project:
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> 
> > On Aug 22, 2015, at 2:14 AM, Tom Fowle <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >=20
> > Mark,
> > Do I understand there was no electrical connection between the 
> >original  dipole and the addition?
> >=20
> > If so, guess you might call that inductive end loading?
> > Thanks
> >=20
> > Tom Fowle WA6IVG
> >=20
> >> On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 01:43:57AM -0500, Rev. Mark wrote:
> >> Hi
> >>=20
> >> I tried something different with my dipole today. After finding 
> >>that the 1=
> 0 m=3D
> >> eter section was to short, and remembering the old saying that it 
> >> is easi=
> er t=3D
> >> o cut wire from a antenna than to add wire. I cut about a foot of 
> >> insulat=
> ed w=3D
> >> ire, rapped it around 1 leg of the dipole with just a few inches 
> >> sticking=
>  ou=3D
> >> t past the end of the original dipole. I than did the same on the 
> >> other l=
> eg o=3D
> >> ther leg of the dipole. I now have a 1 to 1 s w r  on 28.4 m h z. 
> >>Smile
> >>=20
> >> God bless,
> >> Rev. Mark
> >>=20
> >> 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=3D20
> >> Sent =3D46rom my iPhone 5=3D