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Old 06-09-2009, 11:37 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by jlatenight View Post
I've read there should be a minimum distance of one-half "wavlength" between antenna booms. How many inches is that?
I think half a wavelength is the absolute minimum. More spacing is better.

The formula for a half wavelength is 492/f. If your lowest channel is 7, the frequency is 174. This equals 2.83'.

I wouldn't bother with a special antenna coupler. Just use a splitter and connect it backwards.
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