Construction | 1m rod sections. Length determined primarily by use, i.e. 2m when mobile (for safety), 2-4m when static |
Use | Mobile HF communications |
Range | 0-40Km |
Polarity | Vertical |
Radiation Pattern | Omnidirectional |
Propagation | Surface wave |
Advantages | Quickly erected, robust, self-supporting |
Disadvantages | Inefficient (most of the power is wasted in tuning) |