[time-nuts] Antenna question about RHCP/LHCP I'm sure a time-nutcan answer

[Chris Albertson]

On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 10:18 PM, Hal Murray <hmurray at megapathdsl.net> wrote:
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> What is the significance of the pointy tops of the long skinny antennas?
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Guessing.   Terminates the end of the conductor to prevent a discontinuity
and reflection

How about the collars at the base of them?
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Another guess: They kill multi path reflections from supporting structure

Now let's see what the experts say

Chris Albertson
Redondo Beach, California