I usually try to understand the antenna articles in QST. Most are straight forward and have a reasonable explanation of how the antenna works. The Dec 2023 QST has the "OH3JF 5/8 WL Vertical Dipole". He tells you what to do to build it (sort of) but doesn't tell you what makes it all work. I have looked at it every which way to no avail. The numbers just don't match to a 5/8 wl antenna and I do not understand the reason, values and positions for the capacitor stub and the "matching stub". Best guess he is shortening a longer antenna to 5/8th wl ...no....forget I said that....I just don't know. I look at the added info he references and that gave no clue either. I'll keep digging. (Unfortunately, as a non--native English speaker his grammar is not so hot)
Anybody out there have a different take on this antenna's design and theory? I sure would appreciate being set straight. Thanks and 73...Rick W5RH
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