John Magliacane wrote:
When Skin Effect losses become an issue in RF conductors and
inductors, Litz wire is typically used. I see no reason why a
One has to ask why this isn't used in all the commercial "miracle" antennas.
I believe the Normal Mode Helix, as is used in HI-VHF television
broadcasting, is a travelling wave antenna, rather than a
resonant standing wave antenna, such as a dipole.
You are thinking of axial mode helices. Normal mode helices are the
most common antennas on VHF hand-helds, and are often called "rubber ducks".
--
David Woolley
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