Uhhhh, Reg...

Don't look now, but:

1. The equations underlying the Smith Chart don't become more
valid when they are programmed into a computer.

2. Antennas scale with frequency, as you are undoubtedly aware.
So a half-size antenna used at twice the frequency is neither
more nor less "ridiculous" than the "full-sized" version.

3. The "not bad" matches Cecil was talking about were/are
achieved WITHOUT the use of an outboard antenna tuner.
So our hypothetical G5RV/2 DX chaser just might bag the
quarry while you are still getting your tuner on frequency.

Ed

"Reg Edwards" wrote in message
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The ancient Smith chart may tell somebody about something.

But I'm still laughing about the ridiculous half-size G5RV. And so,
in his grave, is Mr Varney.

Anything will work after a fashion at one frequency. It's so easy to
find one. But by which time the DX has faded away.
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Reg, G4FGQ