Thread: Does NEC-2 model wires as solid or hollow?
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Old January 3rd 09, 05:42 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Does NEC-2 model wires as solid or hollow?
On Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:31:30 -0600, Cecil Moore
wrote:

Has anyone ever measured a difference between aluminum
tubing and a solid aluminum rod at the end of an antenna?

Maybe Horace Lamb or Oliver Heaviside? Skin effect is dependent on
frequency as well as the material, right? Is the thickness of the
aluminum tubing significant at the frequency where you plan to use it?

I missed the beginning of the thread, so what is the original question
pertaining to?

In any case, I believe the rod would be heavier. ; )

S.T.W.
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