Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A viewer asks why I solder my solder the feed point connection on my J-Pole Antennas with the center feed going to the short side of the antenna. I take you through the reasons why this is a better way to do it.

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Rothammels Antenna Book (13th ed, English translation): rothammel.com/Rothammels-Antenna-Book

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