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I hadn’t considered capacitive hats, but with the transmitter mounted between the elements, it’s possible that even though it would be comparatively small it *might* be viewed as adding at least some capacitive effect if it is made of metal. Probably best to make the elements under 3m (total length of the two elements combined) to allow for the width of the transmitter box.
I am not thinking of elevated radials, the idea is (as you correctly stated) basically a dipole.
I am also not looking for something with a range of 2 or more miles. 1/2 or 1/4 mile could be sufficient for a neighborhood/community station of the sort I’m envisioning as the objective for this project, if there is a way it can be done without heading into grey areas that result in people getting fines.
Daniel
