And I did not mean to imply that you couldn't use brazing (not welding) rod,
which is nothing but brass and a little more to make the elements. IT
certainly makes a STIFFER antenna, but copper wire is a lot easier to work
with.

Jim



"Cecil Moore" wrote in message
et...
RST Engineering wrote:
(By the way, you are operating close enough to the third harmonic of 144
on 440 that the antenna will perform quite well on both frequencies.)

It will even perform well as a satellite antenna on
440. EZNEC says it has a TOA of about 45 degrees.
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73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com