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how tall is the first wavelength in feet cant find a chart in feet
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I think I read it right so its about 36' first wavelength
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thats simple enough, 1/4~x4, or Wavelength (in feet) = 984 / frequency (in megahertz) or , about this far :cheers:(36ft.)
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I am curious about the wording, "first wavelength"? Why add in the "first"?


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The DB wrote: April 6th, 2017, 11:36 am I am curious about the wording, "first wavelength"? Why add in the "first"?


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He may have meant to say "Full" instead of "First"

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