Dipole Generates Static in PL-259

Static charge builds up on any conductor at almost all times including our antennas as the video shows.

Static charge builds up on any conductor at almost all times including our antennas as the video shows.
Keep it simple for the Jamboree on the Air – Use a ladder line fed dipole.
Tom, ke6ynh, asks… “Why don’t hams like vertical dipole antennas.
This J-Pole, Monopole, Coaxial Dipole VHF EZNEC shootout addresses a comment made that no models exist for j-pole and coaxial dipole antenna simulation.
Described is a no nonsense 16 foot copper vertical antenna easy enough to build for a quick check to see if a vertical is for you.