



The impedance of the driven element also varies with the tuning and spacing, and thus the antenna system must be tuned to its final condition before the match between the coax and the antenna can be completed. The maximum front to back ratio seldom, if ever occurs at the same condition that gives maximum forward gain. The velocity ratio is close to 99% and because of the adjustments needed because of the antenna surroundings, the measurements calculated should be really be close enough to start your adjustments.Using THHN wire may have a higher resonant frequency, adding 1% to the lenghts when using THHN wire should work well.The gain of an antenna with parasitic elements varies with the spacing and tuning of the elements, and thus for any given spacing there is a tuning condition that will give maximum gain this spacing. There is no need to adjust the calculations for using insulated wire.
