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Dipole Generates Static in PL-259

September 28, 2026August 22, 2010

“Shocking” evidence our aerials collect electric charge plus an educational video on the topic of static electricity.

Categories Antennas Tags 80m, charge, dipole, PL259, spark, static, UHF connector

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