On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 13:05:32 -0700, Jim Kelley
wrote:

In fact, the tuning length of the column of mercury could
be controlled simply by tilting the tube of mercury at an
angle away from vertical in the direction of horizontal.
--
73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp

How much does the length change when you tilt it at 45 degrees?

Hi Jim,

Look at it from either end and it is only a millimeter long. More new
physics of antennas (optics based too).

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC